Golf bags go free to and from Muscat with Oman Air
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Golf bags go free to and from Muscat with Oman Air
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Date: 19 April 2017
Oman Air, the national carrier for the Sultanate of Oman, is delighted to announce that passengers
can now take their golf bag on board flights to and from Muscat free of charge. The new policy came
into effect on 9 April and demonstrates the carrier’s commitment to encouraging golf tourism in
Oman.
One golf bag per person will be allowed free of charge on all flights to and from Muscat. Guests flying
with Oman Air on all other routes may replace one bag within their baggage allowance with a golf
bag. This means that guests flying in Economy elsewhere on Oman Air’s network may replace their
30kg bag with a golf travel bag, but would have to pay a surcharge to take two bags. Silver and Gold
Sindbad card-holders and guests flying in Business Class or First Class may replace one of their 30kg
bags with a golf travel bag, meaning they can travel with one 30kg bag and one golf bag without
paying a surcharge.
The golf scene in Oman has really flourished in the past few years and it’s no wonder as the
Sultanate provides a number of stunning locations in which to play golf. Muscat alone is home to
three excellent courses; the PGA standard Almouj Golf, Muscat Hills Golf & Country Club and the
Ghala Golf Course.
Paul Gregorowitsch, CEO Oman Air, said: “Oman Air is committed to actively promoting Oman as a
world-class golfing destination and we’re very proud of the wonderful courses that the Sultanate has
to offer. We are continually looking at ways in which we can enhance the passenger experience and
excess baggage is always a pertinent issue. By enabling all golfers travelling to and from Oman to
bring their golf bag free of charge, we hope that we will make their trips even more enjoyable and
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Golf bags go free to and from Muscat with Oman Air
encourage them to return for many more rounds.
Mundhir Al Barwani, Chairman Oman Golf Committee, said: “Golf is the world’s largest sports related
tourism business and Oman now has a strong offering with 5 golf courses to choose from and ready
to attract golf tourism. To make this happen there needs to be a joint effort between the clubs,
hotels and airlines. This announcement by Oman Air shows their commitment to support golf tourism
which will help golfers choose Oman over other golfing destinations. We really appreciate their
support and look forward to working with the National Carrier to push golf tourism to all their
destinations.” In line with its commitment to support the initiatives that promote Oman as an
amazing destination, the Oman Air has participated for the last four consecutive years in the NBO
Golf Classic Grand Final as a Presenting Sponsor and Official Carrier.
For more information about Oman Air, visitwww.omanair.com
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