Muscat, Oman Grounding Handling company
today signed three agreements to provide ground handling services
with a number of international airlines, namely Swiss International
Airlines, Turkish Cargo Airlines and Go Air Airline at the Sundus Rotana
Hotel in Muscat.
These agreements are a translation of Oman Ground Handling in
providing distinctive services for ground handling and continuous
developments in terms of excellence and efficiency in the services
provided, which was the main reason for Oman Ground Handling for
obtaining the tenders offered by these Airlines as a leading provider of
handling services with high quality. The agreements aim to develop the
partnership between Oman Ground Handling and its partners to
enhance cooperation and investment in aviation services in the
Sultanate.
These agreements have been made with: Swiss International
Airlines, one of the best airlines operating more frequently through
Muscat International Airport, operating seven flights a week from Zurich
to Muscat. Turkish Cargo Airlines, which has recently started operating
air cargo flights twice a week from Istanbul’s Airport to Muscat
International Airport. Air India (Go Air) is a low-cost carrier based in
Mumbai, India. Its operations will begin in Muscat on February 1, 2019
and will be scheduled for 7 flights a week from Kannur International
Airport to Muscat International Airport.
In this regard, Dr. Khalfan bin Saeed al-Shueili, Chief Executive
Officer of Oman Aviation Services, said: “Oman Ground Handling
seeks to develop its ground-based services by investing in staff,
equipment and modern technologies that have been enhanced by the
company’s recent capabilities and safety universally. Since its inception
over the years, Oman Ground Handling has been experiencing ground
handling services with 95% performance accuracy and speed, as well
as a high performance in the handling of bags and the level of
production in various services. The number of airlines providing ground
services at Oman’s airports is 35 airlines, more than 120,000 flights and
15 million passengers a year.
He added “what distinguishes our ground handling services is the
level of quality and professionalism offered by our Omani staff for
ground handling and we will continue to work in line with our unique
strategy to upgrade all services and accomplish the best achievements
in various fields of operations”.
Source: Oman News Agency