Oman Air Becomes Newest Member of the oneworld Global Airline Alliance

oneworld® has today welcomed Oman Air as their 15th member airline, with oneworld customers now having access to the carrier's network across the Middle East, Far East, Africa and Europe, along with exclusive benefits.

Oman Air Boeing 787 Dreamliner - Courtesy Oman Air/oneworld

On Monday (June 30, 2025), oneworld® announced that Oman Air, the national flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has officially become the 15th member of the global alliance.  This strengthens oneworld’s presence across the region, and unlocks new opportunities for alliance customers with access to Oman Air’s route network throughout the Middle East, Far East, Africa and Europe.  Starting Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, oneworld customers can access an extended network of destinations across Oman Air’s growing global schedule, including the launch of new direct service between Muscat and Amsterdam.  From their hub at Muscat International Airport, Oman Air serves 42 destinations across 22 countries and territories globally.  The airline offers three cabins, including the exclusive Business Studio with private suites on select longer-haul flights.

In Monday’s announcement, oneworld’s CEO, Nat Pieper, said,

“We are proud to welcome Oman Air to the oneworld family.  Oman Air brings valuable strategic reach and award-winning product and service to the alliance.  This partnership opens up exciting new connections for our customers, particularly across the Gulf and South Asia, and reinforces oneworld’s position as the premium alliance for international travellers.”

Also commenting on the carrier becoming a full oneworld member, Oman Air’s CEO, Con Korfiatis, added,

“Oman Air is honoured to be joining the oneworld alliance, whose members and global footprint represent the best of what international travellers want to experience.  We are thrilled to be able to welcome oneworld customers to the Sultanate of Oman to experience our unique culture, stunning mountain excursions, beautiful beaches, and, above all, the warm hospitality of the Omani people.”

Oman Air will now provide oneworld Emerald, Sapphire, and Ruby customers with benefits including earning and redeeming miles, earning status points, priority check-in and boarding and lounge access.  Oman Air’s top tier customers will also gain access to oneworld priority benefits, including a network of nearly 700 premium airport lounges globally, as well as newly opened oneworld branded lounges at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Seoul Incheon.

Commencing operations in 1993, Oman Air was initially founded to serve important domestic routes.  Since then, the carrier has since undergone rapid growth and is now recognized as a major international carrier, connecting cities around the world to Oman’s stunning nature, rich heritage and welcoming culture.  With a young and modern fleet, including fuel-efficient Boeing 737 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft, among others, Oman Air is renowned for their exceptional products and services, both in the air and on the ground, and for the signature Omani hospitality they offer to every guest throughout their journey.

Since 1999, oneworld has grown to 15 world class airline members, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, and SriLankan Airlines, and more than 20 of their affiliates.  Top-tier oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members enjoy access to airport lounges and are offered priority check-in and boarding, extra baggage allowances and more.  The most frequent fliers, Emerald, can also use fast track security lanes at select airports.  

Source: oneworld