With
the airline operating six times a week to the Maldives on the new B737-Max 8
aircraft from Muscat, it allows passengers travelling daily from London
Heathrow and Manchester on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to take advantage of the
quick and easy onward connection.
Velana
International Airport is just three and half hours from Oman, making it a
unique opportunity for passengers to explore the metropolitan capital of Muscat
before escaping to the picture perfect shores of the Maldives to bask in some
well needed sunshine.
Since
reintroducing connections to Maldives in October, Oman Air has seen an increase
in the number of tourists from the UK, travelling via the hub in Muscat on to
the destination.
The
connection to Maldives in Oman Airs winter timetable is followed up by high
demand after a very successful first three months. Kel Patel, Oman Air, county
manager for the UK, said:
"It
is great news that Oman Air will be extending its Maldives flight to April. The
Maldives is a key destination for Oman Air and we are delighted to be offering
our travelers, particularly UK holidaymakers, the opportunity to stop over in
Muscat before venturing further afield to the Maldives."
The
airline will continue to operate its flights from Muscat and Malé on Thursday,
Saturday and Sunday. And flights from Maldives to Muscat will operate on
Tuesday until March2019, and on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday till April.
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