Oman Air fleet, cabin, seats, IFE, baggage, safety and punctuality

Airline info

Address: P.O. Box 58. P.C.111, Muscat International Airport, Seeb, Oman
Contact number: +968 2453 1111
Website: www.omanair.com
IATA code/ICAO code: WY / OMA

On-time performance and safety record

On time performance (2022): 71.7%
Average age of fleet (2023): 6.3 years
Major accidents in last 10 years: 0
Accidents with fatalities: 0
Airlineratings** safety rating: 6/7
Covid-19 safety*** rating: No info available

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Oman Air is one of those Middle Eastern carriers (like Emirates and Qatar Airways) formed after the break-up of Gulf Air as a pan-Arab airline. It offers a high standard of service in all classes and one of the best First Class cabin in the world. At its Muscat hub, First and Business passengers check-in in a dedicated area separated from the rest of the new passenger terminal, inaugurated in 2018 (Photo Wikimedia Commons / Milad A380)

Name: Oman Air
Date founded: June 4, 1993
IATA code/ICAO code: WY / OMA
CEO: Abdul Aziz al Raisi
Address: P.O. Box 58. P.C.111, Muscat International Airport, Seeb, Oman
Contact number: +968 2453 1111
Website: www.omanair.com
Hub: Muscat
Focus cities: Salalah
Airline alliance: None
Frequent flyer programme: Sindbad Frequent Flyer
Fleet:
49 aircraft
- 7 Boeing 787-9 / 264-288 seats (8 First, 24 Business, 232 Economy or 30 Business, 258 Economy)
- 2 Boeing 787-8 / 267 seats (18 Business, 259 Economy)
- 6 Airbus A330-300 / 230-289 seats (6 First, 20 Business, 204 Economy or 24 Business, 265 Economy)
- 4 Airbus A330-200 / 226 seats (30 Business, 196 Economy)
- 5 Boeing 737-900ER / 183 seats (12 Business, 171 Economy)
- 5 Boeing 737 MAX 8 / 162 seats (12 Business, 150 Economy)
- 16 Boeing 737-800 / 156-162 seats (12 Business, 144 Economy or 12 Business, 150 Economy)
- 4 Embraer ERJ-175 / 71 seats (11 Business, 60 Economy)
Type of carrier: Full-service
Skytrax* rating: 4-STAR

* SKYTRAX (www.skytraxratings.com) is the most prestigious independent rating agency in commercial aviation. Its five stars rating system regarding airline quality has become a status symbol for carriers around the world. Here is what the stars stand for:

- 5 STARS: Awarded to airlines achieving a very high, overall quality performance. It recognizes high standards of onboard product together with consistent and excellent standards of staff service across airport and cabin environments
- 4 STARS: Awarded to airlines that deliver a good overall quality performance and provide good product standards across different travel cabins
- 3 STARS: Awarded to airlines delivering a fair quality performance equating to the industry 'average' of acceptable product and service standards
- 2 STARS: Shows airlines delivering a lower total quality performance, in some instances below the industry average across many rating categories
- 1 STAR: Represents a poor quality of product delivered across the assessment sectors

Checked luggage:
Free baggage allowance is the following: 2 bags for a total weight of 50kg in First and Business, 2 bags for a total of 30kg in Economy, except for Economy Super Saver fare holder who do not have any free baggage allowance included in the price of their ticket
Pre-selection of seat:
Free for First and Business passengers; for the lowest Economy fares pre-selection of any seat requires a fee
Priority check-in:
First and Business passengers plus Sindbad Silver and Gold members
Fast track at security:
First and Business passengers plus Sindbad Silver and Gold members
Access to lounge:
First and Business passengers plus Sindbad Silver and Gold members
Priority boarding:
First and Business passengers plus Sindbad Silver and Gold members

Seat pitch:
- 80 inches (203cm) in First, 80 inches (203cm) in Business, 31 inches (79cm) in Economy or 80 inches (203cm) in Business, 31 inches (79cm) in Economy on the B787-9;
- 80 inches (203cm) in Business, 31 inches (79cm) in Economy on the B787-8;
- 85 inches (216cm) in First, 82 inches (208cm) in Business, 34 inches (86cm) in Economy on the A330-300;
- 82 inches (208cm) in Business, 34 inches (86cm) in Economy on the A330-200;
- 40 inches (101cm) in Business, 31 inches (79cm) in Economy on the B737-900Er, B737 MAX 8, B737-800
Seat width:
- 30 inches (76cm) in First, 23 inches (58cm) in Business, 17.5 inches (44.5cm) in Economy on the B787-9 and B787-8;
- 25.5 inches (65cm) in First, 22 inches (56cm) in Business, 18 inches (46cm) in Economy on the A330-300 and A330-200;
- 21 inches (53cm) in Business, 18 inches (46cm) in Economy on the B737-900ER, B737 MAX 8 and B737-800

USB port and power socket:
USB port are available at every seat on the B787-9, B787-8, B737-900ER and B737 MAX 8; on the B787 and A330 fleets, power sockets are available at every seat in First and Business, every two or three seats in Economy; on the B737-900ER, B737 MAX 8 and B737-800 power sockets are available at every seat in Business
Lie-flat seat:
In First and Business on the B787-9, B787-9, A330-300 and A330-200
Vanity kit:
In First and Business on long-haul flights
IFE screen width:
- 23.5 inches (60cm) in First, 17.5 inches (44.5cm) in Business, 10.6 inches (27cm) in Economy on the B787-9, B787-8, A330-330 and A330-200
Wi-fi:
Available on the B787 and A330 fleets; First passengers enjoy a 3-hour free connectivity package; for all other passengers packages cost 4USD (5MB), 11.90USD (10MB), 24.90USD (40MB) and 39.90USD for 150MB or the whole flight
Inflight magazine:
Wings of Oman
Onboard kit for kids:
No
Food and beverages:
Complimentary (alcoholics included on international flights) in all classes
Upgraded meals in Premium Economy: Not available
Dine on demand in Business Class: No, but dine on demand is available in First Class
Pets:
Not accepted in the passenger cabin