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Oman Air, Alwan Travel & Tourism launch summer charter flights to Hanoi

Wed, 06 May 2026

Oman Air and Alwan Travel launch a weekly Muscat–Hanoi charter from July 14 to August 4, 2026, offering 7-night packages with 5-star hotels, transfers, and guided tours to Vietnam’s top landmarks.

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SalamAir launches all-year Omani fare between Muscat, Salalah

Sun, 26 Apr 2026

SalamAir introduced year-round fixed fares for Omani nationals on Muscat–Salalah flights, starting from OMR 9.99 ($26) one-way. The initiative aims to offer more affordable and convenient travel between the two cities throughout the year.

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voco opens waterfront hotel in Muscat

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

voco Hotels, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, has launched in Oman with voco Muscat Al Mouj, a 251-room waterfront hotel in Al Mouj Marina, offering sea views and access to dining, retail, and leisure attractions.

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Air India, Air India Express maintain Jeddah–Muscat flights; add UAE services

Sun, 08 Mar 2026

Air India and Air India Express continue scheduled flights to Jeddah and Muscat as Saudi and Omani airspace remain open. Due to wider West Asia restrictions, both airlines added March 8 non-scheduled flights, including extra services between Delhi, Mumbai and Dubai, and 30 additional India–UAE flights.

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Air India, AIE ramp up GCC operations with nearly 50 special flights

Sat, 07 Mar 2026

With airspace over Saudi Arabia and Oman open, Air India and Air India Express continue to operate scheduled flights to and from the kingdom's port city Jeddah and the sultanate's capital Muscat. To support guests stranded in the region, the duo will operate 43 flights across the region today (March 7).

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Oman signs $390m Al Bustan tourism complex deal

Tue, 31 Mar 2026

Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism partnered with Omran Group to develop a RO 150 million ($390 million), 138,000-sqm integrated tourism complex in Al Bustan, Muscat, with completion planned within four years.

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Tivoli opens LA VIE hotel, residences in Muscat

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts has opened Tivoli LA VIE Muscat Hotel & Residences, a new luxury destination in Oman’s capital that blends European elegance with local culture.

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Air India Express resumes operations from Muscat

Tue, 03 Mar 2026

Air India Express has announced that it will resume flight operations to and from Muscat starting today (March 3) with scheduled services to Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mumbai and Tiruchirappally. It is the first Indian airline to resume operations in the Gulf region in the current scenario.

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Air India, Air India Express boost Jeddah, Muscat operations

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Leading national carriers Air India and Air India Express are together operating 48 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region today. Both carriers will continue their scheduled operations to Saudi port city Jeddah and Omani capital Muscat.

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Air India, Air India Express to operate 48 Mideast flights

Sun, 15 Mar 2026

Indian carriers Air India and Air India Express are jointly operating 48 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the Middle East region on March 16. The duo will continue their scheduled operations to Jeddah and Omani capital Muscat including a total of 10 flights between India and the Saudi port city.