Oman Air is introducing a new baggage policy from January. It has said that all passengers can carry one 30kg piece of checked-in baggage having linear dimensions of 158cm with some exceptions. “Passengers travelling in business and first class will be permitted one extra bag with a maximum weight of 20kg. This will increase to 30kg for passengers with valid Gold and Silver Sindbad cards.
“Passengers travelling in economy with valid Gold and Silver Sindbad cards will be permitted one extra bag with a maximum weight of 20kg.”
The airline said that this change will help it to standardise and in many cases reduce the charges currently in place for additional luggage.
The current pricing model for additional baggage will be replaced with an additional piece concept whereby passengers will be able to purchase additional pieces of luggage with a maximum weight of 20kg per piece to be checked-in.
Additionally, the airline will introduce pricing for specialist luggage which includes items such as pets, sports equipment and anything above the stated dimensions of 158cm.
For launch, Oman Air is offering promotional pricing for just RO16, if purchased online in advance to certain destinations. “Pre-purchased items can expect to save up to 20 per cent as opposed to items purchased at the airport. The above measures represents the airline’s efforts to make the carriage of additional baggage more affordable for passengers.”
There is no change in the hand baggage allowance which remains the same as follows:
First and business class: Two pieces per passenger of 14kg each and a maximum dimension of linear 115cm (45”)
Economy class: One piece per passenger of 7kg and a maximum dimension of linear 115cm (45”)
More details on pricing and promotions will be released closer to launch. For further information visit www.omanair.com or the airline’s offices.
Source: MuscatDaily