Oman Air Celebrates Inaugural Flight to Amsterdam
Amsterdam becomes Oman Air's 11th destination in Europe, joining Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Milan, Rome, Zurich, Istanbul, Trabzon, Moscow, and London, which the airline will increase to double daily in October. The new route supports Oman's broader tourism strategy and Vision 2040 goals by improving accessibility to the country and expanding its international footprint.
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