Oman Air schedule change after European shutdown

Oman Air is rescheduling its flights to help more passengers return to their homes

Speaking after European air traffic control authorities eased restrictions introduced as a result of a volcanic ash cloud moving across Europe from Iceland, Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Peter Hill, said:“The reopening of airspace across Europe is great news for passengers and airlines alike and we look forward to resuming normal services to the UK, France and Germany.

“Inevitably, it will take a little time to get everything back to normal, but our staff are making every effort, as they have throughout this difficult period, to ensure that our customers receive the best possible care and arrive at their destinations at the earliest opportunity.

“I would like to thank Oman Air’s customers for their continuing patience, cooperation and good spirits.”

Oman Air has provided accommodation and hospitality over the last week for hundreds of customers who have been delayed in Muscat following the cancellation of their flights home. In addition, support has been offered to many customers whose return to Muscat from London, Paris, Frankfurt and Munich has been delayed.

The closure of European airspace followed the eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland and the resulting emission of a massive cloud of dust and ash into the atmosphere.

Hill said: " “These circumstances have been unprecedented, but the safety of Oman Air’s passengers comes before all other considerations. We now look forward to resuming flights to and from our key European destinations and to offering again the outstanding hospitality and service for which Oman Air is famed.”