MUSCAT: Salam Air has submitted a request to the authorities concerned for approval to operate domestic flights to Duqm in the Al Wusta Governorate and to Masirah in the South Sharqiyah Governorate, according to Captain Mohamed Ahmed, CEO of the airline.
He said the volume of operations at SalamAir has begun to gradually improve as the company was able to transport more than one million passengers in 2021, with a load factor of 71, in 9,200 flights.
The company will receive in February a new Airbus new A321 aircraft, increasing the size of its fleet to eight aircraft, characterised by advanced technology that effectively contributes to reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
"The new plane, which can accommodate 212 passengers and is equipped with luxurious seats, will contribute to achieving the company's expansion plan during the next summer, especially as the company seeks to inaugurate more new stations in Eastern Europe, Central Asian countries, and Turkey," the CEO said.
He said the new stations will include Baku, Azerbaijan, Sarajevo in addition to Osh and Bishkek stations in Kyrgyzstan and Trabzon in Turkey, which continue throughout the year.
The company is also in the process of adding a third station in Turkey and another in Eastern Europe, which will be announced soon.
The company will seek to attract more tourists to the Sultanate of Oman to contribute to supporting the national economy as per Vision 2040.
"SalamAir was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, just like the rest of the airlines, but the company was able to change the method of its operations in line with the changes in the aviation market by operating charter flights and opening new stations, which helped not only reduce losses but also achieve profits."
As the company marks its 5th anniversary, Captain Mohamed Ahmed said: “January 30, 2022, marks a new chapter in the history of SalamAir, as we celebrate five years of glorious presence in the industry and drive our mission to uphold the spirit of Oman by delivering services that reflect the legendary hospitality of the country.”
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