Oman Air considers launching low-cost carrier to attract more domestic flyers
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Oman Air remained a loss-making airline in 2012 despite an increase in passenger traffic at its main airport. Taking cues from international stalwarts, Oman might find better bookings with lower fares.
Oman’s national carrier Oman Air is planning to launch a low-cost airline, according to local daily Times of Oman.
The loss-making airline also is considering opening a cargo carrier and expanding to new destinations including Manila, Jakarta and Casablanca as part of its plan to become profitable.
Oman Air chairman Darwish bin Ismail Al Balushi told the Times of Oman the government already had given in principle approval and a feasibility study was
