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SalamAir launches Salalah base, adds direct international routes

BUSINESS REPORTER MUSCAT, AUG 27 SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has announced the establishment of Salalah’s first-ever airline base, marking a strategic milestone in the airline’s growth and significantly...

The low-cost carrier’s Salalah-based operation will initially serve three direct international destinations: Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Chattogram in Bangladesh, and Calicut in India.

Middle Eastern carriers see growth rebound in July

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US Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again

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Australian court fines Qantas $59 million for illegal layoffs

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First aviation simulation centre to launch in 2026

Evolve Flight Simulation Training Centre will be established at Madinat Al Irfan in Muscat.

Emirates to ban use of power banks on its flights

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Boeing workers who make fighter jets go on strike

A fighter jet being built at the Boeing plant in St. Louis, Sept. 26, 2023. (Bryan Birks/The New York Times)

Middle East airlines see demand drop as global passenger growth slows down in June

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Some airlines benefit from a weaker US dollar: IATA

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Boeing emerges as a winner in Trump’s trade wars

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Oman Air achieves threefold rise in point-to-point traffic

Point-to-point traffic - passengers flying directly into Oman rather connecting onwards - now accounts for 58% of the airline’s total flight loads

Oman Air sees growth in passengers from direct flights

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How can we help people with disabilities at airports

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Alaska Airlines requests grounding of fleet citing 'IT outage'

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Oman Airports push for more direct international flights

The company aims to boost airport revenues and enhance overall operational performance.

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to cease operations from Sept 1

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