Oman Air Will Join the Oneworld Alliance on June 30, 2025

Updated: November 19, 2024, 5:28pm CST

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The Oneworld Alliance, which includes Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, officially gains a new member next year: Oman Air.

The Muscat-based airline, and the national flag carrier of Oman, will join the alliance on June 30 next year, CEO Con Korfiatis told Executive Traveller.

Oneworld gains a member with an interesting network centered in the Gulf, and U.S.-based flyers gain a new airline on which to earn and spend Alaska and American miles.

Here’s what this means for you and any potential trips you might have with Oman Air.

Why Oman Air Is Interesting

Oman Air is a “boutique” airline that really stands out from the crowd in the ways you’d expect from a Middle Eastern airline, such as incredible inflight service and top-notch dining.

Once Oman Air becomes an official member of the alliance, it will join Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian as the third Oneworld member airline in the Middle East.

Oman Air has a small fleet of just 40 aircraft, compared with the more than 250 of future alliance partner and Gulf neighbor Qatar Airways, but those aircraft offer a luxurious onboard experience.

On the ground, Oman Air also brings to the alliance newfound access to its lounges in Bangkok (BKK), Muscat (MCT), and Salalah (SLL) for all Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members, as well as premium cabin flyers.

As originally planned, Oman has enlisted the help of fellow Oneworld member Qatar Airways to act as a sponsor while the airline integrates into the airline alliance.

Oman Air and Qatar Airways are already closely linked, so strengthening their bond by both being members of Oneworld is a logical progression.

How To Fly Oman Air

The Omani carrier doesn’t offer any direct flights to North America (though it just formed a partnership with Star Alliance member Air Canada), which means most Americans likely haven’t experienced its wonderful business class.

The carrier’s business class Apex Suites onboard its 9 Boeing 787 Dreamliners boast “incredible space, privacy, [a] comfy flatbed, and decent storage,” according to Upgraded Points writer Greg Stone’s review.

Oman Air Boeing 787-9 Business Class Window Seat Walkway — Oman Air Boeing 787-9 business class. Image Credit: Greg Stone

The aircraft currently operates from Muscat (MCT) to Bangkok (BKK), London (LHR), and Paris (CDG), among other destinations. This means travelers wishing to travel from the U.S. to Oman and beyond would be able to fly American Airlines to London or Paris and connect seamlessly onto an Oman Air flight to Muscat (MCT).

The details of how to earn and redeem American Airlines AAdvantage miles or Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles when flying Oman Air are not clear yet. However, according to Executive Traveller, once Oman Air joins Oneworld, “this will unlock earn-and-burn potential for frequent flyers across all Oneworld member airlines, plus reciprocal status benefits aligned to Oman Air’s Sindbad loyalty program.”

One thing is for sure: Avios will become a valid miles currency for redeeming Oman Air flights, as Avios is the mileage currency used by Oneworld members British Airways, Iberia, and Qatar Airways.

Hot Tip:

Oman Air currently has 2 elite tiers in its Sindbad loyalty program. However, the airline is hinting at the launch of a third, top tier that would translate to Oneworld Emerald status. This won’t happen until sometime after Oman Air becomes an alliance member — if at all, since it’s still speculation.