Oman Air eyes more seats from India, bets on leisure, medical tourism

India is the second most important market for the airline after Oman and contributes to around 15% of its sales

Oman Air is hopeful for an increase in traffic rights to India which would drive more leisure tourists to the West Asian country and help feed its flights to Europe and Africa.

At present, Oman Air operates 161 flights per week to eleven Indian cities, utilising the 27,000 seats allocated to airlines from each country. Oman is seeking an increase in seats and access to Ahmedabad and Kolkata, which will boost its Indian presence. Seat entitlements and access to destinations are negotiated between respective governments. 

"We have requested for more seats and are waiting for the Indian government's response. We