Oman Air wins 'Airline of the year'

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, received the Airline of the Year award at France's Laurier d'Or du Voyage d'Affaires. The Gold award was presented at the International French Travel Market IFTM-Top Resa, France's leading international travel and tourism trade fair.

The awards, hosted by IFTM-Top Resa in partnership with Deplacements.com and Thalys, recognise the best in the business travel products and services.

Chief Officer Corporate Affairs Philippe Georgiou, said, "Oman Air is delighted to have won this award. It is indeed an honour to receive this recognition for our service between France and Oman, as we celebrate the second anniversary of the launch of our Muscat-Paris route.

"We pride ourselves on offering the best in choice and luxury for our customers and this recognition further enhances Oman Air's reputation as one of the world's leading luxury airlines."

In November 2009, Oman Air unveiled its new Airbus A330 Economy, Business and First Class cabins.

Each cabin offers comfort, space and in-flight entertainment with audio and video on demand and live satellite TV.

The recent introduction of full connectivity in all classes has seen the A330-300 described as 'the most highly connected international wide-body in operation today'.

Oman Air has also introduced new Embraer E175 regional jets and has expanded its network to more than 40 destinations.

Earlier, this year, Oman Air opened superb new Business Class and First Class lounges at Muscat International Air port.