Oman Air responds to the tourism committee in Dhofar
Further to the recent remarks made by the Tourism Committee in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Governorate of Dhofar to some media outlets, regarding Oman Air's operations to and from Salalah, particularly Salalah-Dubai route.

Mr. Usama Karim Al Haremi, Manager of Oman Air's Corporate Communications and Media Department, stated that the airline operates two weekly flights between Salalah and Dubai on Tuesdays and Fridays.

This specific sector on average has not exceeded at any time 56% load factor since commencement. He added that, the Salalah-Dubai flights on Tuesdays are being suspended from 21st January until April 16, 2007 for the fleet's major maintenance examinations (C checks) which is mandatory.

Manager- Corporate Communications & Media Department concluded that the slight rise in prices was due to the mandatory rising fees of insurance and fuel. This price increase concept was adopted by all airlines worldwide, including low cost airlines. As for Oman Air, these impermanent fees will gradually fade away as the reasons for its existence vanish.

AME Info, United Arab Emirates