Oman Air cancels operations to Islamabad, Lahore

Oman Air has announced several strategic changes to its network of flights as part of its ongoing transformation, which aims to improve the company’s overall financial performance and fortify its position in an increasingly competitive market.

The Gulf carrier in a statement said that it had cancelled operation to Islamabad and Lahore, however it added a new route, Sialkot, to its list.

It has also cancelled operations to Colombo and Chittagong. The airline will also be reducing frequencies to certain markets while increasing capacity to two current destinations (Lucknow and Thiruvananthapuram).

In addition, three destinations will be operated on a seasonal basis: Trabzon during the summer season, and Zurich and Malé during winter.

Oman Air has also introduced measures to optimize its schedule, starting this summer.

To better cater to the Omani market and serve key flows in and out of Oman, flight times have been revised for several of its destinations, with emphasis on more favourable slots to offer greater convenience for direct passengers and maximise connection windows.Meanwhile, the airline is continuously evaluating its strategy to adapt to changing market dynamics and identify additional opportunities.