Oman`s combined passenger growth increased significantly in April 2025 according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Figures revealed that the total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up 8% compared to April 2024. Moreover, combined total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), rose 6.5% year-on-year while the April load factor was 83.6%.
International and Domestic Demand Increases in April
Notably, international demand improved 10.8% year-on-year, while international capacity reached 8.5% as the load factor hit a record 84.1%. Conversely, domestic demand increased 3.3% compared to April 2024, capacity was up 3.1% year-on-year and the load factor was 82.7%. Encouraging trends led to the positive figures as April witnessed the return of the transatlantic market and fares dropping accordingly. Overall, Middle Eastern carriers saw an 11.2% year-on-year increase in demand.
Oman Air To Join The Oneworld Alliance
In further aviation related news, state owned Oman Air will officially join the Oneworld Alliance on June 30. Admission was achieved after completing an almost three-year process of integrating loyalty programmes, IT systems and bookings with partner airlines. Importantly, the alliance will significantly expand existing routes, consequently offering customers broader destination options through their alliance partners. Notably, the airline is planning to increase frequency to London thereby improving connectivity to North and South America by utilising Oneworld partnerships.
The Sultanates national carrier is expecting delivery of several new aircraft over the next 12 months. Additions to the fleet will see a Dreamliner B787 and additional 737 8 Max planes. Accordingly, the new aircraft will enable growth and increased operations with inaugural flights to Amsterdam scheduled to commence early July. Furthermore, Moscow will soon be a year-round destination instead of a seasonal route with other options being constantly evaluated. In addition the airline will introduce increased capacity, notably including additional flights to Salalah in Oman.
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