Oman Air has won four prestigious awards at the World Travel Awards 2019 Grand Final Gala ceremony held at the Royal Opera House Muscat. 

The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman was honoured for World’s Leading Airline to the Middle East, World’s Leading Airline – First Class, World’s Leading Airline – Business Class Lounge and World’s Leading Airline – Rewards Programme. 

Oman Air’s CEO Abdulaziz Al Raisi said: “Earning these awards reflects everyone’s hard work and dedication across the airline to ensure Oman Air sets world-class standards in everything we do. Winning awards both for our service in the air and on the ground takes everyone’s commitment to providing legendary Omani hospitality.”

The awards conclude a successful year in which Oman Air has been recognised internationally for its quality of service to guests and quiet, efficient operations.

WTA visits Oman for first time

The World Travel Awards programme was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries.

Graham Cooke, Founder of the World Travel Awards, said at the event: “It has been an honour to bring WTA to Oman for the first time in our 26-year history. What an incredible evening it has been here in the magnificent capital of Muscat.”

Hailed as “The Oscars of the Travel Industry”, World Travel Awards is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade, and celebrates brands which are pushing the boundaries of industry excellence.

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