100% Cloud-Based Air Cargo Solution To Power Fast-Growing Gulf Airline
Oman Air has chosen SmartKargo, providers of air cargo management solution, to power their cargo sales and operations, beginning June 2016.
SmartKargo is the only cargo platform that is 100% Cloud-based, which delivers a range of benefits for users, including electronic airway bill, highly flexible pricing and ratemaking which increases cargo sales, quick completion of all tasks and 24/7/365 support from trained SmartKargo experts through three global call centers.
Abdulrahman Al Busaidy, Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial Officer, Oman Air, said:
"SmartKargo has one of the best solutions in the marketplace. Our objective is to have a rapid deployment of an industry-standard solution without having to spend on infrastructure, and SmartKargo meets that criterion. Moreover, SmartKargo's robust and flexible capabilities will help us leverage our joint venture agreement with Cargolux to develop Muscat as a logistics hub, ready to flow a wide range of commodities from the USA, Europe, and Africa to destinations throughout the Gulf and Middle East, South Asia, and beyond."
SamrtKargo offers a robust set of tools for managing warehouse and ramp operations, accessible from any device with an Internet connection and with a system "born on the Cloud" every partner in the Oman Air cargo chain will have instant access to shipment information.
Oman Air operates a fleet of 40 widebody and narrowbody aircraft, including brand-new Boeing 787s, to 50 destinations throughout the Gulf and Middle East, and beyond to Europe, Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
Des Vertannes, Strategic Advisor at SmartKargo said:
"SmartKargo is an ideal solution for a rapidly growing airline like Oman Air. SmartKargo's versatility combined with the rapid implementation will enable Oman Air to quickly capture the system's many benefits. In my experience as a recently retired head of cargo at IATA, it used to take many years and millions of dollars to implement a cargo IT solution. SmartKargo's approach, to create an industry-standard Cloud solution is a game changer.
Jay Shelat, EVP Sales and Marketing, SmartKargo said:
"We are delighted that Oman Air has chosen SmartKargo to power its innovative and fast-growing cargo business. Oman Air joins Hawaiian Airlines, Norwegian, and eight other forward-thinking airlines that clearly understand that a future-ready cargo management solution is the only way to meet the challenges of a rapidly-evolving logistics sector. These airlines and other companies in the cargo ecosystem are discovering what we deliver: Improved revenues and better customer service. Greater efficiency and more flexibility. And instant information for better decisions."
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About Oman Air
Oman Air is the flagship carrier of the Sultanate of Oman and an Official 4 Star Airline (Skytrax 2011). Founded in 1993, the airline has since witnessed massive growth and has played a major role in making Muscat an important traffic hub in the Middle East, supporting the commercial, industrial and tourism sectors.
The airline currently operates direct international flights from Muscat to Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Madina, Tehran and Kuwait, in the Gulf region, as well as Cairo, Beirut and Amman within the wider Middle East region.
In addition, Oman Air flies to eleven destinations in India (Goa, Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad, Delhi, Lucknow, Bangalore, Kozhikode and Jaipur); Chittagong and Dhaka in Bangladesh; Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore in Pakistan; Kathmandu in Nepal; and Colombo in Sri Lanka. The airline also flies to the Maldives, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Jakarta, Zanzibar and Dar Es Salaam. Its European destinations are London, Milan, Munich, Frankfurt, Paris and Zurich.
Oman Air has codeshare agreements with a number of airline partners. These are: Emirates Airlines for services between Dubai and Muscat; Ethiopian Airlines for flights between Muscat and Addis Ababa; Royal Jordanian, enabling that airline's customers to fly with Oman Air between Muscat and Amman and Oman Air's customers to fly with Royal Jordanian between Amman and Beirut; Turkish Airlines for flights between Muscat and Istanbul; Sri Lankan Airlines, enabling Oman Air's customers to book with Sri Lankan Airlines from Muscat to Singapore, Male, and China via Colombo, and Sri Lankan Airlines' customers to book onto Oman Air's flights from Colombo to Zurich via the Omani Capital of Muscat; Oman Air has also codeshare agreement with KLM and Garuda Airlines. Recently Oman Air has signed a codeshare agreement with Thai Airways as well offering travellers better connectivity and increased choice.
Currently Oman Air's fleet consists of two Boeing 787 Dreamliners, six Airbus 330-300s, four Airbus 330-200s, five Boeing 737-900s, 17 Boeing 737-800, one Boeing 737-700 and four Embraer 175s. Four more Dreamliners will join the fleet in the following years. By 2018, Oman Air's total fleet size is expected to be around 57 aircraft, rising to 70 aircraft by 2020.
Oman Air's outstanding aircraft interiors include its First Class Mini Suite, which provides each of the six First Class passengers with direct aisle access and converts to the longest lie-flat seat in the skies. The A330's outstanding Business Class seats each provide direct aisle access, ample storage space and the latest technological amenities. Economy Class seats offer adjustable head and leg rests, together with generous leg and elbow room. State of the art in-flight entertainment systems feature individual seatback screens, audio and video on demand and live satellite TV. In addition, Oman Air has pioneered both mobile telephony and Internet connectivity on board its flights and this is available in all three classes.
Superb new First and Business Class lounges have been opened at Muscat International Airport, featuring elegant and tranquil relaxation areas, complimentary spa treatments and à la carte dining. In addition, premium check-in facilities and a First Class lounge-to-aircraft limousine service are offered to passengers at Muscat.
Oman Air's commitment to quality, comfort and a seamless passenger experience has resulted in acclaim at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, including: Best Business Class Seat in the World (2011, 2012); Service Excellence, Middle East (2011); and Best Staff Service, Middle East (2014). The World Travel Awards have also honoured Oman Air with World's Leading Airline - Economy Class 2014, Best Business Class Airline - Middle East 2014, and Best Economy Class Airline - Middle East 2013 and 2014. Further awards include Best Luxury Airline, Middle East (Business Destinations Awards 2011, 2012, 2013); Best In-flight Connectivity & Communications award at The 2011 Passenger Choice Awards; as well as recognition in the TravelPlus Amenity Bag Awards 2010 (three Gold, one Silver), 2011 (two Gold, one bronze), 2012 (one Gold) and 2013 (one Gold); the Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky Awards 2010 (Silver) and 2012 (two Gold). Over the last year, Oman Air has also won two awards at the Arab Tourism Media awards, and three categories of the Oman Web Awards, as has received the Readers' Choice Award at the Saveur Culinary Travel Awards, in recognition of the extraordinarily high standards of inflight cuisine. In addition, the airline was ranked highly in the American Express Executive Travel magazine's list of the world's best airlines, and in Business Insider's World's Best Airlines 2014.
Oman Air scooped four awards at the Oman Airports Management Company Second Annual Awards ceremony in 2015. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman was recognized as one of the top five airlines by number of passengers carried at Muscat International Airport. It also received an award as one of the top three airlines at Salalah International Airport, as well as receiving accolades in the Non-Aeronautical and Stakeholder of the Year 2014 categories.
Oman Air won two awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2015, where the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman came top in the 'Middle East's Leading Airline - Business Class' and 'Middle East's Leading Airline - Economy Class' categories. Oman Air was also named as the winner of the 'Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East' award at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2015.
At the WorldTravel Awards 2015, the National Carrier was named the 'World's Leading Airline Economy Class 2015' as well as airline's lounge at Muscat International Airport was named 'World's Leading Airport Lounge - Business Class 2015'.
Oman Air also won the Best International Airline Award 2015 at the North India Travel Awards held in India. More recently Wings of Oman received 'Best In-flight Magazine' award at the prestigious World Marketing Congress's Global Marketing Excellence awards held in Mumbai, India.
© Press Release 2016
