Press Release

Tokyo, JAPAN - On June 30, 2025, oneworld welcomes Oman Air as its 15th member airline. As the flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman and the third Middle Eastern airline to join oneworld, Oman Air strengthens the alliance’s presence across the Gulf region and unlocks new opportunities for global travel.

Oman Air, with its hub at Muscat International Airport, serves 42 destinations across 22 countries and territories globally, including the key oneworld hubs around the world. Initially founded to serve important domestic routes, the airline has since undergone rapid growth and is today recognised as a major international carrier connecting cities around the world. 

With a young fleet of fuel-efficient Boeing 737s and 787 Dreamliners featuring luxurious interiors, Oman Air is recognized for its award-winning service both in the air and on the ground. The airline offers exclusive Business Studio Private Suites on longer-haul flights and has earned accolades such as the APEX Five-Star Major Airline Award 2024 and Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline Staff in the Middle East’ in 2023.

Effective 01 July, oneworld customers can access an extended network of destinations across Oman Air’s growing global schedule — including the launch of a new non-stop Muscat–Amsterdam service.

JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) members will be able to earn JAL flight miles when flying with Oman Air, and redeem accumulated miles for award tickets on Oman Air flights. Additionally, JMB Diamond members, JGC Premier members, and other FLY ON status members will be able to enjoy oneworld Priority Benefits corresponding to oneworld Priority tiers, such as lounge access and priority check-in.

"We are proud to welcome Oman Air to the oneworld family," said Nat Pieper, CEO of oneworld. "Oman Air brings valuable strategic reach and award-winning product and service to the alliance. This partnership opens up exciting new connections for our customers, particularly across the Gulf and South Asia, and reinforces oneworld’s position as the leading alliance for international travellers."

“Oman Air is honoured to be joining the oneworld alliance, whose members and global footprint represent the best of what international travellers want to experience,” said Con Korfiatis, CEO of Oman Air. “We are thrilled to be able to welcome oneworld customers to the Sultanate of Oman to experience our unique culture, stunning mountain excursions, beautiful beaches, and, above all, the warm hospitality of the Omani people.” 

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About oneworld
oneworld brings together 15 world-class airlines – Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian and SriLankan Airlines, and more than 20 of their affiliates. oneworld member airlines work together to consistently deliver a superior, seamless travel experience, with special rewards and privileges for its frequent flyers, including earning and redeeming miles and points across the entire alliance network, access to airport lounges, priority check-in and boarding, extra baggage allowances and more. Learn more about the oneworld® alliance at oneworld.com. 

About Oman Air
Oman Air (WY) began operations in 1993. Initially founded to serve important domestic routes, it has since undergone rapid growth and is today recognised as a major international carrier connecting cities around the world to Oman’s stunning nature, rich heritage and welcoming culture.
The award-winning airline has been instrumental in transforming Muscat into one of the Middle East’s most desirable travel destinations, while supporting adjacent commercial, industrial and tourism activities. With a young and modern fleet including, among others, fuel-efficient Boeing 737 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft, which feature luxuriously appointed interiors, Oman Air is renowned for its exceptional products and services, both in the air and on the ground, and for the signature Omani hospitality it offers to every guest throughout their journey.