SalamAir launches direct Muscat-Sylhet flights in route first
Dubai: SalamAir has launched direct flights between Muscat and Sylhet in Bangladesh, becoming the first foreign airline to operate scheduled services to the city, the Oman low-cost carrier said. The new route makes Sylhet SalamAir’s third destination in Bangladesh, expanding the airline’s presence in the Indian Subcontinent and strengthening air links between Oman and Bangladesh. Get updated…
Dubai: SalamAir, the Oman-based low-cost carrier, has introduced direct flights from Muscat to Sylhet in Bangladesh, marking the first such service by a foreign airline to the city, according to the company. This expansion of SalamAir's route to the Indian Subcontinent aims to bolster air connections between Oman and Bangladesh.
The inaugural flight, which departed from Muscat International Airport, carried roughly 70% of its capacity, signaling strong initial demand for the service. This direct link is specifically designed to cater to the significant expatriate population from Bangladesh residing in Oman, offering them a more convenient and cost-effective alternative to flights that necessitate layovers at other airports.
SalamAir's CEO, Adrian Hamilton-Manns, along with other company representatives, met Mahmudur Rahman, the Bangladesh Embassy's Chargé d’Affaires in Oman, prior to the inaugural departure. The arrival in Sylhet was greeted with an official ceremony attended by senior SalamAir officials, airport authorities, aviation partners, and representatives from the media.
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