Oneworld Alliance, has announced that Oman Air officially become its 15th member airline. As the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, Oman Air significantly strengthens the alliance’s presence in the Middle East, opening up new travel possibilities for passengers worldwide.
“We warmly welcome Oman Air into the oneworld family,” said Mr. Nat Pieper, CEO of oneworld. “Oman Air brings valuable strategic depth and an award-winning product and service to our alliance. This partnership creates exciting new connections for our customers, especially across the Gulf and South Asia, and reinforces oneworld’s standing as the premier alliance for international travelers.”
Effective July 1, oneworld customers will gain access to an expanded network of destinations through Oman Air’s growing global schedule, which includes the launch of a new direct service between Muscat and Amsterdam.
As a full oneworld member, Oman Air will extend benefits to oneworld Emerald, Sapphire, and Ruby tier customers. These benefits include the ability to earn and redeem miles, accumulate status points, enjoy priority check-in and boarding, and access exclusive lounges. Similarly, Oman Air’s top-tier passengers will now enjoy oneworld priority benefits, including access to nearly 700 premium airport lounges globally. This also includes the newly opened oneworld branded lounges at Amsterdam’s Schiphol and Seoul’s Incheon Airports.
“Oman Air is honored to join the oneworld alliance, whose members and global footprint represent the pinnacle of international travel experiences,” stated Mr. Con Korfiatis, CEO of Oman Air. “We are excited to welcome oneworld customers to the Sultanate of Oman, where they can discover our unique culture, breathtaking mountain excursions, stunning beaches, and, most importantly, the renowned warm hospitality of the Omani people.”
Operating from its hub at Muscat International Airport, Oman Air serves 42 destinations across 22 countries and territories worldwide, connecting to key oneworld hubs. The airline features three cabin classes, including its exclusive Business Studio with private suites on select longer-haul flights. Oman Air is celebrated for its exceptional in-flight hospitality, recently receiving accolades such as Best Food & Beverage and Best Cabin Service in the Middle East at the Apex 2025 Awards. In late 2024, it also earned the prestigious APEX WORLD CLASS by YATES+ award, becoming one of only ten airlines globally to achieve this distinction, and the first to receive APEX WORLD CLASS by YATES+ status for its Business Class Lounge at Muscat International Airport.
