SALALAH: Oman Air’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner took off to the skies yesterday for its inaugural flight from Muscat to Salalah. The flight represented the first opportunity for Oman Air to showcase its iconic new aircraft.
The flight was hosted by Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Paul Gregorowitsch, and members of his senior management team, accompanied by VIPs, high-ranking government officials, dignitaries from public and private sector organisations, and media representatives. Dr Mohammed bin Nasser al Zaabi, Chief Executive Officer of Oman’s Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA), was the guest of honour.
The inaugural Dreamliner flight departed Muscat at 0845 and arrived in Salalah one-and-a-half hours later. Each guest was amongst the first to enjoy Oman Air’s outstanding Dreamliner passenger experience, prior to the aircraft entering scheduled service on routes to destinations in the Middle East and Europe.
Paul Gregorowitsch said he was delighted to welcome our esteemed guests aboard Oman Air’s first Dreamliner flight to Salalah and thanked Dr Mohammed al Zaabi to be part of the event.
“The Dreamliner features Oman Air’s newly-designed, spacious and comfortable Business Class and Economy Class cabins, which ensure a relaxing and enjoyable flight. In addition, it offers the latest inflight entertainment technology, delicious inflight dining and, of course, our world-renowned Omani hospitality.
Dr Mohammed bin Nasser al Zaabi in his remarks congratulated Oman Air on the introduction to its fleet of this outstanding new aircraft.
Oman Air’s Dreamliner offers just 18 seats in Business Class, each of which has an 80-inch pitch, provides direct aisle access and converts to a fully lie-flat bed. A 17-inch personal monitor enables access to the aircraft’s state-of-the-art inflight entertainment (IFE) technology, with its huge range of the latest movies, music, games and information.
And Economy Class also offers high levels of space and comfort. The 249 seats are fitted in a 3-3-3 configuration and each sits within a 31-inch pitch. IFE is offered via a seat-back mounted, 10.6 inch LCD screen. Seats in both Business and Economy also offer two USB ports and access to power outlets, enabling passengers to use personal devices such as smartphones and laptops with ease and convenience.
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