While Dubai reopened its borders to tourists back in July, and many European countries have been welcoming visitors throughout summer, Oman has firmly remained its borders shut to international flights since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, it an announcement made by the country’s’ Supreme Committee, international inbound and outbound flights into the sultanate will resume from October 1.
In a statement issued by the committee, they encouraged passengers to comply with prevention measures in place in order to contain the virus.
#OmanAir is pleased to announce that scheduled international service will return on 1 October. We will continue to work closely with authorities and experts to ensure your safety and well-being at every stage of your journey. We look forward to welcoming you on board. pic.twitter.com/4IH9fv1qXW
— Oman Air (@omanair) September 7, 2020
Oman Air also issued a statement stating the airline was pleased to confirm the resumption of flights into the country.
“We will continue to work closely with authorities and experts to ensure your safety and well-being at every stage of your journey,” the airline said. “We look forward to welcoming you on board.”
We’re sure more details will follow about potential quarantine restrictions, testing requirements and more.
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