Oman Air: Fleet, Baggage, Lounges and News

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Major Security · Middle East

Riyadh airport hit by Houthi attacks as airlines relocate aircraft

As of 5 November, King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh is open after the Houthi attacks but not to normal scheduled traffic: NOTAM A3650/26 requires prior GACA permission for each arrival and departure, valid until further notice. No date for normal scheduling has been announced. Etihad has extended its Abu Dhabi–Riyadh cancellations (passenger and cargo) and Dammam until 19 November, resuming four Abu Dhabi–Jeddah flights from 6 November. Other suspensions: Riyadh Air some services until 5 November; Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo until 14 November; Air France until 14 November; Lufthansa and ITA Airways until 18 November; KLM until 27 November; Philippine Airlines until 29 November; Akasa Air until 30 November; Cathay Pacific until 31 January 2027; Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Pakistan International Airlines with no resumption date; Kuwait Airways until normal operations resume. British Airways resumed one flight a day on 3 November, Emirates Dubai–Riyadh is due to resume on 8 November, and Jazeera Airways resumed daily Kuwait–Riyadh flights on 1 November. Saudia and flyadeal are operating Riyadh services via Qassim (ELQ), with bus transfers.

Since 8 Oct 2026 · Checked 5 Nov 2026, 11:00 UTC

Overview

Oman Air is the flag carrier of Oman. According to Wikipedia, it began operations in March 1993, is owned by the Oman Investment Authority and is based at Muscat International Airport in Seeb. It joined the oneworld alliance on 30 June 2025. Its frequent flyer programme is Sindbad.

Network and hubs

Muscat is the only hub. As of August 2026, Wikipedia lists 43 destinations in 25 countries across the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Africa, with India the largest market at six destinations. Non-stop Muscat–Singapore flights resumed on 2 July 2026, four times a week on a Boeing 737 MAX. The Wego guide lists 2026 additions including Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Baghdad and a Salalah–Moscow link, and European destinations such as London, Frankfurt, Munich, Milan and Paris.

Fleet

Wikipedia gives a fleet of 33 aircraft. The Wego guide (updated June 2026) puts this at roughly 10 Boeing 787-9s, 19 Boeing 737 MAX 8/9s and about 4 Airbus A330s, with a target of around 39 aircraft by 2029. Wikipedia's fleet table (November 2025) shows an all-Boeing fleet, so the A330 figure should be checked against the airline's own fleet page.

On board

Cabins: Economy and Business.
Economy: seat pitch of about 31–32 inches; 3-3 layout on the 737 MAX and 3-3-3 on the 787-9.
Business: Apex Suites in a 2-2-2 layout on the 787-9, and 1-2-1 on the A330.
Meals: complimentary hot meals, two on long-haul flights.
Entertainment: seat-back screens with films, live TV and games.
Wi-Fi: available on most aircraft, paid and often slow.

Good to know

Baggage: allowances depend on the fare bundle. Economy Super Saver usually has no free checked bag. Comfort includes 20 kg, Flex 30 kg, and Business bundles 40–60 kg. Since April 2026, up to 20 kg extra is included on selected routes to the Indian Subcontinent, Cairo, Manila, Dar es Salaam, Baghdad and Zanzibar. The cabin allowance is one 7 kg bag in Economy. No single checked bag may exceed 32 kg.
Lounges: Oman Air lounges operate in Muscat, Salalah and Bangkok, and oneworld lounges are available to eligible passengers.
Loyalty: Sindbad has three tiers (Blue, Silver, Gold), according to Wikipedia.
Change and cancellation fees vary by fare, so check the fare rules at omanair.com before booking.