This new rule is applicable to all Oman AirOman Air flights departing from Muscat including domestic flights and will be effective from the 01-Jun-2009 Passengers can check-in online from 24 hours to 3 hours before the flight's departure by accessing their website. Passengers flying Oman are welcome to check in their baggage from eight hours before the scheduled time of departure.

General Manager, Customer Services, Oman Air David Thomas, announced "This move is to ensure an 'On Time Departure' for all Oman flights. We have introduced in the recent past many measures to ensure that our passengers travel with comfort, safety and reach their destinations on time. Oman On Time Departure and Arrival has been very consistent and has been appreciated by all passengers. At Oman Air . we are enhancing every aspect of our services so that all travellers will enjoy a more pleasing travel experience."

(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 27-May-09

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