5 December 2020: The post-pandemic air travel is slowly gearing up across the globe and many airlines are striving to ensure safe and risk-free flight for passengers. One such interesting attempt by Oman Air is introduction of ‘My Space’. It is a unique concept which gives the Economy Class guests the opportunity to ensure that the seat next to them is vacant.
Oman Air CEO Abdul Aziz Al Raisi said, “We are committed to providing a safe environment for our guests while offering options that will increase their comfort.”
COVID-19 pandemic has set certain strict norms and social distancing is one way to avoid the spread of the virus. This method ensures that passengers have a comfortable journey with more space and have a safe, hassle-free flight. Guests can choose “My Space” until 3 hours before their flight’s departure time.
When guests check in online 48 hours before their departure, they can select their seats via an interactive seat map and choose the option to ensure at least one seat next to them is vacant. If the option is not available for guests’ chosen seats, they can select another seat that does have adjacent vacancies.
Oman Air Senior Vice President – Revenue Management, Pricing & Distribution Umesh Chhiber said, “Our guests appreciate flexibility and choices while they are travelling. In cooperation with our trusted partner, Plusgrade we are giving them the opportunity to fly with more space around them.”
While the airline offers this choice, which is convenient and safe, it also continues to maintain its comprehensive safety program throughout all elements of the travel journey, to ensure that guests fly confidently.
Apart from this, masks are required when guests are on board the aircraft and in Oman’s airports. Distancing is maintained while guests board and exit the aircraft, which are carefully cleaned after each flight and at the end of every day. Cabin crew all wear a full set of personal protective equipment, meal service has been modified to increase safety and a number of other steps have been taken to ensure that the airline’s guests and crew are safe at all times.
