MUSCAT: Oman Grounding Handling company has signed three agreements with Swiss International Airlines, Turkish Cargo Airlines and Go Air Airline to provide ground handling services.
The agreements signed here with three international airlines are part of Oman Ground Handling’s efforts towards providing distinctive services with excellence and efficiency. This was the main reason for Oman Ground Handling to obtain the tenders offered by these airlines as a leading provider of handling services with high quality.
The agreements aim to develop the partnership between Oman Ground Handling and its partners to enhance cooperation and investment in aviation services in the Sultanate.
These agreements have been made with: Swiss International Airlines, one of the best airlines operating more frequently through Muscat International Airport, operating seven flights a week from Zurich to Muscat; Turkish Cargo Airlines, which has recently started operating air cargo flights twice a week from Istanbul’s Airport to Muscat International Airport; Air India (Go Air) is a low-cost carrier based in Mumbai, India. Its operations will begin in Muscat on February 1, 2019 and will be scheduled for 7 flights a week from Kannur International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
In this regard, Dr Khalfan bin Saeed al Shueili, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Aviation Services, said: “Oman Ground Handling seeks to develop its ground-based services by investing in staff, equipment and modern technologies that have been enhanced by the company’s recent capabilities and safety universally. Since its inception over the years, Oman Ground Handling has been experiencing ground handling services with 95 per cent performance accuracy and speed, as well as a high performance in the handling of bags and the level of production in various services.
The number of airlines providing ground services at Oman’s airports is 35, more than 120,000 flights and 15 million passengers a year.
He added: “What distinguishes our ground handling services is the level of quality and professionalism offered by our Omani staff for ground handling and we will continue to work in line with our unique strategy to upgrade all services and accomplish the best achievements in various fields of operations”. — ONA
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