Oman Airports is preparing to resume passenger operations and re-commence international and domestic flight services gradually from all the Sultanate’s airports. After closing its airport and borders due to Covid-19, Oman will reopen them from December 29th 2020. The government owned company manages and operates the civil airports in the Sultanate of Oman and provides integrated airport operations and infrastructure management. This article discusses the latest travel alerts and updates by Oman Airport regarding resuming commercial flights, airport operations & infrastructure, CDC requirement for travelers and reopening borders to travellers.
Resuming Commercial Flights
The Supreme Committee has decided to resume commercial international flights from 1 October 2020. All passengers travelling to or through the Sultanate must present a valid negative PCR test certificate issued within 72 hours prior to their departure time. Passengers are also required to fill out an online health declaration form at least 24 hours before the scheduled time of departure.
Airport Operations & Infrastructure
Oman Airports offers integrated airport operations and infrastructure management such as on-ground services, terminal buildings, cargo buildings, runways, aprons, car parking and other facilities. To ensure safe travels, the airports have implemented preventive measures like enhanced cleaning and disinfection protocols, contactless check-in, social distancing and thermal screening.
CDC Requirement for Travelers
As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order, all persons aged two and above must show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States. This order was rescinded on June 12, 2022.
Reopening Borders to Travellers
Oman is reopening its airport and borders to travellers from Dec 29 after closing them amid concerns over a newly discovered strain of Covid-19. It requires all passengers travelling to or through the Sultanate to present a valid negative PCR test certificate issued within 72 hours prior to their departure time. Additionally, they are also required to fill out an online health declaration form at least 24 hours before their scheduled time of departure.
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