This Middle East airport is rolling out the first-ever drive‑through check‑in for summer flyers
's
Salalah Airport
is introducing a new
drive-through check-in
facility to ease passenger movement during the busy khareef season. Known for its lush green landscapes and cooler weather, Salalah draws thousands of visitors each year between July and September. In anticipation of this seasonal rush, authorities are launching measures to streamline the travel process, as per a report by Conde Nast Traveller.
Starting July 15, Salalah Airport, Oman, will offer drive-through check-in services to passengers, allowing them to complete check-in formalities from their cars. The initiative, branded 'Travel Easier,' will run until October 15, during the peak tourism period.
The drive-through facility will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Passengers can check in, print boarding passes, and drop off luggage up to 12 hours before flight time, all without stepping out of their vehicle. The move is aimed at reducing terminal crowding and streamlining passenger movement during the khareef, when demand for flights spikes.
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Oman Air and SalamAir are both scaling up operations during this time. Oman Air will offer up to 12 daily flights, adding over 70,000 seats. SalamAir plans to operate as many as eight flights per day during the busiest months.
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To make travel more accessible, both carriers have announced fixed fares for Omani nationals. Oman Air's one-way tickets start at OMR32 and return fares at OMR54, while SalamAir will charge OMR30 and OMR48 for one-way and return tickets, respectively.
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The drive-through check-in comes as part of a broader push by Middle Eastern airports to adopt more passenger-friendly innovations during high-traffic seasons. Earlier,
Dubai
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