Oman Air and Turkish Airlines sign codeshare agreement
Oman Air and Turkish Airlines, have signed a codeshare agreement
covering services between Oman and Istanbul. The agreement was signed at
Turkish Airlines Headquarters today by Wayne Pearce, CEO of Oman Air,
and Temel Kotil PhD., President and CEO of Turkish
Airlines.
The codeshare agreement allows passengers to benefit from the
outstanding quality-approved products and services offered by Oman Air
and Turkish Airlines’ on Istanbul to Muscat and Muscat to Istanbul
routes, flights operated by Turkish Airlines.
Wayne Pearce commented:
“Under the strong and visionary leadership of its management, and thanks to the
dedicated efforts of its employees, Turkish Airlines has become a
globally recognized network carrier. As such, it is the ideal partner
for Oman Air, which has justifiably attracted a reputation for offering
the highest levels of comfort, luxury and
outstanding service. Both airlines also offer outstanding choice for
our customers, with Oman Air’s growing network currently serving 43
premium destinations across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa,
and Turkish Airlines flying to more global destinations
than any other carrier. The codeshare agreement we have signed today
will offer customers of both airlines even greater convenience and is
the latest step in the increasingly close links between Oman Air and
Turkish Airlines, both of whom share a commitment
to delivering excellence in customer service.”
Dr. Temel Kotil added:
“We are extremely pleased to sign this codeshare agreement with Oman Air
and aim to improve our partnership to maximize the travel opportunities
offered to passengers through the extensive networks of both airlines.
Oman Air continues expanding successfully,
offering superior customer service, with a very young fleet. We believe
that Turkish Airlines and Oman Air’s partnership will bring enormous
benefit to both carriers, not only from a commercial perspective in
rapidly growing Oman, but also in technical and
training areas.”
About Oman Air
Oman Air is the flagship carrier of the Sultanate of
Oman and an Official 4 Star Airline (Skytrax 2011). Founded in 1993, the
airline has since witnessed massive growth and has played a major role
in making Muscat an important traffic hub in
the Middle East, supporting the commercial, industrial and tourism
sectors.
The airline currently operates direct flights from
Muscat to over 43 destinations in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and
Europe, including ten destinations in India. It also operates codeshare
agreements with Emirates Airlines and Qatar Airways
to extend its reach and offer customers even greater choice and
convenience. Earlier this year, Oman Air, entered into a codeshare
partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, the national carrier of Ethiopia on
the Muscat and Addis Ababa sectors, which will offer
greater choice for customers of the two airlines.
Oman Air’s fleet currently stands at 30 aircraft with an
average age of less than five years, including Airbus A330s, Boeing
737s, Embraer E175s and ATR 42s. A further 11 B737s and three Airbus
A330s will join the fleet from 2014 and six B787
Dreamliners are on order for delivery from 2015.
Oman Air’s outstanding aircraft interiors offer direct
aisle access and fully lie-flat seats in Business and First Class and
its Economy Class seats offer adjustable head and leg rests, together
with generous leg and elbow room. A state of the
art in-flight entertainment system features individual seatback
screens, audio and video on demand and live satellite TV in all classes,
together with inflight mobile phone and wi-fi connectivity – Oman Air
being the first airline in the world to pioneer this
technology.
On the ground, Oman Air’s First Class and Business Class
lounges at Muscat and Bangkok, and its Majan lounge at Muscat, together
with online booking, web check-in and limousine services for premium
customers ensure a stylish, comfortable and
convenient start and finish to every journey.
Oman Air has won numerous international awards in
recognition of its quality, comfort and a seamless passenger experience,
including “World’s Best Business Class Airline Seat” (Skytrax World
Airline Awards 2011, 2012), “Best Business Class Airline,
Middle East” (Business Destinations Awards 2011, 2012, 2013), “Best
Inflight Connectivity and Communications” (2011 Passenger Choice Awards)
and “Airline of the Year” (Lauriers d'Or du Voyage d'Affaires, Top Resa
2011). More recently, Oman Air was named the
Leading Economy Class Airline, Middle East at the World Travel Awards
2013.
About Turkish Airlines
Established in 1933 with a fleet of only five airplanes, Star Alliance
member, Turkish Airlines is today a four star airline with a fleet of
230 aircraft (passenger and cargo) flying to 241 cities around the
world, comprised of 42 domestic and 199 international
destinations. One of the fastest growing airline companies, Turkish
Airlines has received several “Passengers Choice Awards” from the
consumer ranking group, Skytrax. Based on 2011, 2012 and 2013 results,
Turkish Airlines has been chosen as the winner of
“Best Airline Europe”, “Best Airline Southern Europe”. Besides, it
has been chosen as "Best Business Class Catering” in 2013 Skytrax World
Airline Awards. It has also received awards for its catering and holds a
coveted 4-star designation, putting the airline
in a small group of top quality carriers. Turkish Airlines was also
given the Skytrax designation of “World’s Best Economy Class On-board
Catering” in 2010, and Skyscanner’s “Best On-board Food 2011”. Long haul
Business Class passengers also enjoy the Flying
Chef service on-board.
About Star Alliance
The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly
global airline alliance to offer worldwide reach, recognition and
seamless service to the international traveller. Its acceptance by the
market has been recognised by numerous awards, including
the Air Transport World Market Leadership Award and Best Airline
Alliance by both Business Traveller Magazine and Skytrax. The member
airlines are: Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air
New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, AviancaTaca,
Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian
Airlines, Eva Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian
Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways,
SWISS, TAM Airlines, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines,
THAI, United and US Airways. Overall, the Star Alliance network offers
more than 21,900 daily flights to 1,329 airports in 194 countries
www.staralliance.com
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