Muscat: SalamAir, Oman's Low Fare Airline, announced its intention to add 10 additional aircrafts to its existing fleet over the coming 3 years to meet growing passenger demand.

According to Oman News Agency, the airline placed a formal request for 10 Airbus A320 aircraft with multiple aircraft leasing companies in order to meet its growth targets for the coming five-year period.

"Our return to our Low-Fare approach has been highly successful, with full aircraft and more demand than we can meet," Adrian Hamilton-Manns, SalamAir's Chief Executive Officer, told Oman News Agency.

The expansion over the next five years is aimed at developing more domestic and regional flights and introducing destinations that are currently unserved by airlines. This move is expected to stimulate tourism to Oman and ensure faster growth in the sector. The airline's low-fare model has gained popularity, prompting plans to add 10 additional aircraft over the next three years in response to the demand for budget travel. The presence of other airlines attempting to move to this market is seen as beneficial, as increased competition is expected to reduce fares and benefit consumers.

In 2024, the airline carried over 3.2 million passengers, marking a 20% increase on the 2023 passenger volume. This year also marked the airline's refocus on low fares.

SalamAir will receive two new A321 aircrafts in 2025, taking the fleet size to 15. The addition of 10 more aircraft will see the airline grow to 25 A320s by 2028.