Oman Air Joins the High-Flying Oneworld Team
Remember back in June 2022 when Oman Air decided it was cool enough to hang out with the popular oneworld alliance? Well, it took its sweet time making the move, but here we are. Yes, folks, the Middle Eastern carrier has officially joined the club as the 15th member. Let’s unpack this a bit.
Oman Air Finally Gets Its Oneworld Badge
As of today (June 30, 2025), Oman Air is strutting its stuff with oneworld. What does this mean for you, the traveler? Well, you can now earn and redeem points across all the swanky oneworld programs when you fly with Oman Air. And let’s not forget the fancy elite perks you can rake in.
Now, don’t expect every oneworld airline to instantly flip a switch on their sites for mileage earning and redemption just yet—it’ll trickle down over the coming days. American Airlines is already on it with their fresh Oman Air page. Way to go, American!
Even before Oman Air put on its oneworld snazzy hat, Alaska Mileage Plan and Qantas Frequent Flyer were buddy-buddy with Oman Air for point redemption. Plus, Oman Air has teamed up with Air Canada Aeroplan, so those Aeroplan points you’ve been hoarding are still good too.
According to Oman Air CEO Con Korfiatis, and I quote, “Oman Air is honored to join the oneworld alliance.” He then goes on to say something nice about sandy beaches and cheerful Omanis, but let’s cut to the chase—it’s good news for you jet-setters out there.
Here’s How the CEOs Are Feeling
While Con Korfiatis is giddy about Oman Air’s new alliance, Nat Pieper, the big cheese at oneworld, boasts about the glorious connections this new partnership brings, praising Oman Air’s award-winning service that’s set to shine particularly bright for Gulf and South Asia travelers. They’re all about making oneworld the haute couture of travel alliances.
But, Does Oman Air Really Fit?
Honestly, some eyebrows might be raised at this matchup. With Qatar Airways already lounging in the oneworld circle, one might assume they’d be competitors for the same passengers. Meanwhile, Star Alliance twiddles its thumbs with no immediate contenders in the region, aside from airlines like EgyptAir and Turkish Airlines, which don’t exactly overlap with Oman Air. But hey, that’s what makes this world, and by extension oneworld, so intriguing.
It turns out, Qatar Airways and Oman Air are on pretty good terms, like old college buddies or something. Qatar Airways is even borrowing planes from Oman Air at the moment. This bromance is likely why Oman Air went the oneworld route.
Where Oman Air Jets Off To
Oman Air is your ticket to unlocking experiences from the UK to the Philippines via its hub in Muscat. But it’s more niche than the global giants like Emirates or Qatar Airways. With roughly 30 aircraft, including Boeing 737s and a fleet of 787s after bidding goodbye to their A330s, it’s a boutique airline with some serious class.
Let’s not overlook Oman Air’s business class—it’s the real deal with those Apex Suites. But heads up, its service can swing from fabulous to lackluster, depending on the day. Here’s hoping those hiccups get ironed out as the oneworld membership takes flight.
What’s Next for Oman Air at Their Hub
I’ve got my eyes on how Oman Air plays its lounge cards at Muscat. They used to sport a posh first-class lounge, and while first class got bumped to Business Studio, maybe they’ll resurrect the space as a oneworld Emerald lounge someday. Fingers crossed for a comeback!
Bottom Line: Oman Air’s New Adventure with Oneworld
To recap, Oman Air is finally in the oneworld circle as of June 30, 2025. This union promises new avenues for earning and reaping points, not to mention enjoying elite perks. For a self-professed oneworld devotee that’s pretty exciting stuff.
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