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SalamAir

OmanLow-cost carrierSince 2016

OVIATA code
OMSICAO code

SalamAir is Oman's low-cost airline, based at Muscat International Airport and flying since January 2017. It operates 18 Airbus A320 family aircraft to more than 40 destinations in over 15 countries, according to its website in 2026. SalamAir is not in an airline alliance.

Founded
2016
First flight
2017-01-30
Headquarters
Muscat, Oman
Country
Oman
Main hubs
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Airline type
Low-cost carrier
Alliance
None
Ownership
Established by Muscat National Development and Investment Company (ASAAS); CAPA reports that the Government of Oman completed its acquisition of SalamAir on 24 March 2026.
Callsign
MAZOON
Website
salamair.com

How travel agents book SalamAir

GDS distribution

SalamAir sells through the GDSs under its own booking policy for agents. It signed a new distribution agreement with Sabre in June 2025, and in October 2026 it agreed to put its fares and services on the Amadeus Travel Platform.

NDC

No public NDC programme details verified at time of writing.

Direct channels

SalamAir sells on salamair.com and its mobile app, and runs a travel agent login on its booking site for registered agents.

Notes for travel agents

SalamAir's GDS booking policy (version 1.1, effective 22 October 2025) says tickets are issued on SalamAir stock (OV-960) in its BSP markets and on Hahn Air stock (HR-169) elsewhere. Voids are not permitted, and the policy lists ADM triggers such as churning, fictitious names, passive segments and hidden-city ticketing.

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History of SalamAir

SalamAir was created to give Oman its first low-cost airline. Oman's Public Authority for Civil Aviation awarded a new air services operator licence to the Muscat National Development and Investment Company (ASAAS) in January 2016, and the new carrier took delivery of its first leased Airbus A320 in November 2016.

The airline was launched at Muscat International Airport on 29 January 2017, after receiving its air operator certificate and operating licence, and flew its first commercial service, from Salalah to Muscat, the next day. Its early plans covered Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, and the network has since grown across the Gulf, South Asia and beyond.

SalamAir started all-cargo flights in October 2022. Its fleet has moved to the A320neo family, and the airline says it was the first Omani carrier to introduce these aircraft. According to CAPA, Oman's government completed its acquisition of SalamAir in March 2026.

On distribution, SalamAir signed a new agreement with Sabre in June 2025 and an agreement with Amadeus in October 2026, widening agency access beyond its own website and agent portal.

Milestones

  1. 2016ASAAS receives a licence in January to set up Oman's first low-cost airline; first A320 delivered in November.
  2. 2017First commercial flight, Salalah to Muscat, on 30 January.
  3. 2022Operates its first all-cargo service in October.
  4. 2025Signs a new distribution agreement with Sabre.
  5. 2026Government of Oman completes its acquisition of the airline in March; Amadeus distribution agreement signed in October.

Fleet

Airbus A320neo Airbus A321neo Airbus A320ceo

Aircraft types in service as of 2026

SalamAir's website lists 18 Airbus A320 family aircraft: seven A320neos, nine A321neos and two A320ceos. The A320neo seats 180 passengers and the A321neo between 212 and 230, in a single-class layout suited to a low-cost model.

Network and hubs

SalamAir flies from Muscat International Airport (MCT), with four domestic routes within Oman and international services across the Gulf, South Asia and other regions. Its website states more than 40 destinations in over 15 countries as of 2026.

The GDS policy lists BSP markets including Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, India, Türkiye, Kuwait, Qatar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Bangladesh. In late 2026 the airline's website reported flights to Dammam and Riyadh cancelled until 30 November because of regional security developments.

SalamAir: frequently asked questions

What are SalamAir's IATA and ICAO codes?

SalamAir uses the IATA airline code OV and the ICAO designator OMS. Its radio callsign is MAZOON. IATA's code directory lists the company as Salam Air (S.A.O.C), registered in Oman, and agency tickets in its BSP markets are issued on its own 960 stock.

Is SalamAir a low-cost airline?

Yes. SalamAir describes itself as Oman's low-cost carrier. It sells fare bundles and paid extras such as seats, baggage and meals, so the base fare covers less than a full-service ticket. Its GDS fare product includes a 30 kg checked bag and an onboard snack box.

Can travel agents book SalamAir through a GDS?

Yes. SalamAir signed a new distribution agreement with Sabre in June 2025 and one with Amadeus in October 2026. Agents must follow its GDS booking policy, which bans voids and lists ADM penalties for misuse such as churning or fictitious bookings.

Who owns SalamAir?

SalamAir was set up by Muscat National Development and Investment Company (ASAAS), an investment company formed by Oman's State General Reserve Fund, Muscat Municipality and pension funds. CAPA reports that the Government of Oman completed its acquisition of SalamAir in March 2026.

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Sources

  1. SalamAir — Our profile
  2. SalamAir — Fleet information
  3. SalamAir — GDS booking policy and guidelines
  4. SalamAir — Official website (flight operations update)
  5. Oman Observer — SalamAir set for launch, first flight (January 2017)
  6. Oman Observer — Oman's first budget airline takes off from Salalah (January 2017)
  7. Oman Observer — SalamAir signs Amadeus distribution agreement (October 2026)
  8. CAPA — Sabre enters new distribution agreement with SalamAir (June 2025)
  9. CAPA — SalamAir airline profile
  10. IATA — Airline and location code search
  11. FAA — JO 7340.2N Contractions (ICAO three-letter designators and telephony)

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