Musscat: Oman Air, which launched a comprehensive transformation programme in 2023, reported an EBITDA of RO 3.2 million for 2025, positive for the first time in 15 years.
The airline also achieved a RO 27 million reduction in bank loans, marking the first year the airline has decreased its level of debt since 2009.
The airline is EBITA profitable with RO3.2 million, and RO52.2 million loss. The Ebit loss is down from 72 million in 2024.
These achievements sit alongside a 6% reduction in CASK – or “Cost Per Seat”, reflecting the ongoing impact of its transformation initiatives.
In 2025, Oman Air carried 5.8 million passengers, an 8% increase over 2024, while achieving an 82% load factor, the result of its network optimization and fleet utilisation strategy.
As a result of its strategy to increase visitors to Oman, the airline also grew its point-to-point flights by 34% year-on-year.
Continuing to enhance global connectivity, Oman Air significantly expanded its international network in 2025 with the launch of direct routes to Amsterdam, Baghdad, Copenhagen, and Taif, as well as a new direct route between Salalah and Moscow.
Five additional routes have already been announced for 2026. The airline currently serves 45 destinations with a fleet of 33 aircraft, set to grow to 39 by 2029.
Oman Air CEO, in its presentation, said the network expanded to 900 destinations after joining the Oneworld. International flights to Moscow from Salalah, apart from the launch, Singapore, Tashkhent.
The focus is on the direct flights with 64% point to point, which is up 34% percent from 2024. The load factor was 82 percent, up from 10 percent in 2024.
The fare bundles increased the ones without check-in baggage, and launched digital servicing in a new call centre.
A new menu to be launched in the economy class.
2026 Targets
1 737 Max 8 added to the fleet
1.4 million passengers carried
23% increase in passengers to Salalah
19 increase in point-to-point passengers.
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