Muscat: Oman Airports celebrated today the official inauguration of the direct flights of Air Tanzania, connecting Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Muscat International Airport in the Sultanate of Oman.
According to Oman News Agency, Eng. Peter Rudolf Ulanga, Chief Executive Officer of Air Tanzania, stated that the inauguration of flights between Tanzania and Oman represents a highly significant development for the company. This initiative enhances the existing cooperation between the two countries, with the new air link expected to increase passenger traffic between Oman and Tanzania.
Ulanga further explained that the existence of direct flights will provide an opportunity to attract Omani visitors to Tanzania. He emphasized the diverse tourism elements that Tanzania offers, from Zanzibar to the mainland, which hosts many sites with cultural and historical heritage linked to Omani-Tanzanian relations.
He also noted that there is a positive response from travelers from Muscat to Tanzania, with potential for further travel to other cities within the country and neighboring regions. Ulanga affirmed that this route represents a promising opportunity and a sustainable path due to the deep cultural and historical ties between Tanzania and the Sultanate of Oman.
On his part, Saud Abdulaziz Al Azizi, Head of Corporate Support at Oman Airports, explained that Air Tanzania will operate three direct flights per week between Muscat International Airport and the United Republic of Tanzania. This aligns with Oman Airports' strategy to add more flights and destinations to the airports of the Sultanate of Oman. Al Azizi added that this connection will enhance economic and social fields between the two countries.
He stated in a press release that the launch of direct flights by Air Tanzania between Muscat and Dar es Salaam is a new route that bridges the distances between the GCC countries and East Africa. The inauguration of these flights enhances the deep-rooted historical relations between Oman and Tanzania, opening new horizons in tourism, trade, investment, and cultural exchange between the two peoples. It also affirms the position of Muscat International Airport as a regional gateway connecting two markets with promising potential.
