Oman Air launches direct daily flights from Salalah to Calicut in Kerala

Salalah: Oman Air, the national carrier for the Sultanate of Oman, on Sunday launched its inaugural flight WY295 from Salalah to Calicut (Kozhikode).
A cake-cutting ceremony took place at Salalah International Airport, under the patronage of Sayyid Mohammed bin Sultan Al Busaidi, Minister of State and Governor of Dhofar. The event was attended by Oman Air Chief Executive Officer Paul Gregorowitsch, along with other high-ranking dignitaries.
Adding to the two flights currently operating between Muscat and Calicut, Oman Air is launching this new daily direct flight between Salalah and Calicut (CCJ), Kerala. The three-and-a-half-hour flight, operated by a Boeing 737-800, departs Salalah at 00.40 hrs and arrives in Calicut at 05.50 hrs. The return flight will leave Calicut at 06.40 hrs and arrive in Salalah at 08.40 hrs (local time).
Oman Air is growing its weekly capacity to India with frequencies increasing on five of the airline’s key Indian destinations. Bombay, Delhi and Hyderabad increase from twice daily to three times daily. Calicut increases from once daily to three times daily, and Lucknow increases from once daily to twice daily.
CEO of Oman Air, Paul Gregorowitsch, commented: “Oman Air is committed to support the economic development of the Dhofar region, which is a key market for us. We are extremely happy to announce this new direct service between Salalah and Calicut. Our valued guests who want to travel between Salalah and Calicut can now enjoy shorter flights as they don’t have to transfer at Muscat airport. We are sure that this route will be received well by the discerning guests.
More travellers will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Dhofar region’s with cool and refreshing weather, which contrasts sharply with the hot, dry climate to be found elsewhere in the region. In addition, visitors will also be able to make the most of the regions renowned hospitality, ancient culture and awe-inspiring landscapes.
Oman Air’s most recent expansion consolidates its position at the start of 2017 to continue progress towards becoming a successful, sustainable company of the highest quality: “To Become the Best.”