Oman Air lately became the 27th international airline to initiate flights to Kathmandu. The inaugural flight of Oman Air arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport at 17:05 hrs.The airline will link Muscat, capital of Oman to Kathmandu 4 times a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with new generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft.



Philippe Georgiou, chief officer corporate affairs, who was onboard the inaugural flight stated the operation of flight on Muscat-Kathmandu sector would offer a new boost to the Nepali tourism industry and the upcoming Nepal Tourism Year 2011 campaign. Georgiou told a press meet on Wednesday that Oman Air has redefined the entire experience of flying and with the launch of this new service, travelers on this popular route will now have the choice of one of the world’s preferred airlines.