Oman Air continues it support as the official airline of the annual Salalah Tourism Festival signifying the airline’s long-term commitment to the event, which it has supported for many years.

As part of the national carrier of Oman’s participation in the festival, Oman Air has set up a stall in the festival grounds. Experienced staff members are on hand to help visitors discover more about the airline’s new products and services, find out about Oman Air’s network and flight schedules, and make bookings.

Oman Air is operating a record number of flights between Muscat and Salalah over the summer months, enabling visitors to make the most of the festival and enjoy the unique climate and scenery of the region. Between June and September, Oman Air will operate 284 return flights, representing an 11 percent increase compared with 2014. This means that as many as 352,738 passengers will have the opportunity to fly with Oman Air to Salalah.

The festival, which opened on July 22, celebrates the khareef (monsoon season) when the southernmost tip of Oman is transformed from a dry desert to a lush green carpet. Visitors from around the world come to experience a vast range of events, which include music, sports, shooting, football, video games, and camel and horse rides. In addition, a new walkway has been built in the Dahariz area, which has seats shaded with umbrellas, a parking area and barbecue stations.

Usama Al-Haremi, senior manager, corporate communications and media at Oman Air, commented: “Oman Air is proud to once again sponsor the Salalah Tourism Festival, confirming our commitment not only to the event itself, but also to the Dhofar region and its people.”

Oman Air has also invested in the new Salalah International Airport, from where it operates international services to Dubai and Madinah.