{
  "id": 15386726,
  "title": "Oman Air signs Finnair codeshare deal, expanding connections to Finland and Australia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/oman-air-signs-finnair-codeshare-deal-expanding-connections-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T09:27:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/oman-air-signs-finnair-codeshare-deal-expanding-connections-to-finland-and-australia-1.500714896"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Muscat: Oman Air has entered into a codeshare agreement with Finnish airline Finnair, broadening travel choices for passengers bound for Finland and Australia. This marks the airline's first such partnership since becoming a member of the oneworld alliance in June 2025. The collaboration will enable travelers to reach Helsinki via London Heathrow, where Oman Air currently operates 11 weekly flights from its hub in Muscat.\n\nThe agreement also applies to Finnair's flights to Helsinki from Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Milan, and Rome. In addition, Oman Air passengers will have connections to Melbourne via Bangkok, a route where Oman Air currently runs two daily services. Rohan Patel, Head of Partnerships and Alliances at Oman Air, emphasized that the agreement is a significant strategic move for the airline, allowing for easier access to Helsinki and onward destinations within Finnair's extensive network.\n\nBeyond its immediate impact on Finland and Australia, the partnership also signals Oman Air's commitment to expanding its regional network. Oman plans to open a new terminal at Suhar Airport and is targeting more regional flights. The airline has also recently launched daily Muscat-Abu Dhabi flights starting July 9 and daily Dubai-Salalah flights to cater to UAE travelers seeking cooler destinations.",
  "summary": "Muscat: Oman Air has signed a codeshare agreement with Finnair, offering passengers more travel options between Oman, Finland and Australia in its first partnership of this kind since joining the oneworld alliance in June 2025. The agreement will allow passengers to travel to Helsinki via London Heathrow, where Oman Air operates 11 weekly flights from its Muscat hub. Get updated faster and for…",
  "key_points": [
    "Oman Air partners with Finnair for codeshare deal.",
    "Expands connections to Helsinki and Australia.",
    "Marks first partnership since joining oneworld alliance."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}