Dossier
Gulf carriers
Coverage of Gulf carriers in the Nexus archive.
- Oman Air targets Singapore with new nonstop flight as Gulf carriers ramp up services
Oman Air launches a nonstop flight from Muscat to Singapore as part of its strategy to promote Oman as a tourism destination and expand services to North Asia. The airline cites lower costs and its Oneworld alliance membership as factors supporting the new route, which previously failed with a stopover in Kuala Lumpur nine years ago.
- PIA’s privatisation
PIA's management control has been transferred to a consortium including private investors and the Fauji Foundation, with a Rs10bn upfront payment and a commitment of Rs125bn for restructuring and improvements. The airline faces challenges such as financial losses, competition from Gulf carriers, and structural constraints despite privatisation.