Oman Air is number one for punctuality at London Heathrow

Figures released by BAA show that Oman Air achieved the number one rank with 100% punctuality for departures in February 2011, and the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has been consistently listed amongst top five airlines for on-time performance (OTP) at Heathrow.

Welcoming the news, Don Hunter, Oman Air’s Chief Officer, Airport Operations, said: “This is an amazing result and we are delighted with the achievement. London Heathrow is a challenging environment in which to operate and being ranked first for on-time performance is testament to the outstanding dedication of our staff and GHA (Plane Handling). I would like to congratulate them all on their success.”

Krishan Perrera, Regional Airport Services Manager (Europe) for Oman Air, added: “To be ranked in first place at London Heathrow and to consistently achieve a top five ranking for OTP, especially in the face of the airport’s renowned infrastructure and congestion issues, is extremely satisfying. Despite Oman Air’s high load factors and Heathrow being one of the busiest airports in the world, our staff and ground handling agents have attained the highest standards. Our thanks go to each member of the team and we look forward to maintaining our place at the top of the table.”

Oman Air launched services to Heathrow in January 2009, having previously operated to London Gatwick. The airline now operates daily, non-stop direct flights from Muscat, Oman, to Heathrow Terminal Three, with onward connections to destinations throughout the Middle East, East Africa and South and South East Asia. A codeshare agreement with bmi enables customers to book with Oman Air to fly via Heathrow to Muscat and beyond from Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Manchester and Belfast.