THE oneworld airline alliance is set to expand further in the Middle East, with the addition of Muscat-based Oman Air which is expected to be implemented into the network in 2024.
The oneworld Governing Board elected Oman Air as a member-designate in Doha this week on the sidelines of the IATA AGM, with the carrier’s accession backed by Qatar Airways which will provide guidance and support for the carrier’s integration.
Members of Oman Air’s Sindbad frequent flyer program will be able to earn and burn points on all oneworld member carriers, while higher tier members will also be able to access oneworld lounges across the globe.
The deal was signed by oneworld CEO Rob Gurney, who said “with its network in Muscat and award-winning customer service, Oman Air will reinforce our position as the premier airline alliance for global travellers”.
Oman Air, which operates a fleet of over 40 Boeing 737, Boeing 787 and Airbus A330s, will be the third new member of the alliance in five years, with Royal Air Maroc joining in Apr 2020 followed by Alaska Airlines last year.
The agreement will add new destinations to the global oneworld map including Duqm and Khasab in Oman as well as Chittagong in Bangladesh, along with connections via five oneworld member hubs: Amman, Colombo, Doha, Kuala Lumpur and London Heathrow.
Oneworld members will also gain access to Oman Air lounges at Muscat, Salalah and Bangkok.
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