Muscat: Oman Air has signed a sponsorship agreement with Chelsea Football Club, according to which Oman Air will be granted the status of global airline partner of the club, said Oman News Agency (ONA) on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Oman Air said in announcement: “ We’re official global airline partner for Chelsea Football Club! Together, we’re not only celebrating our shared love for football but showcasing the beauty, culture and hospitality of Oman to Chelsea’s worldwide fanbase.”
“The pride of London meets the Pride of Oman,” Oman air added.
According to the official website, the club said as follows:
Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce Oman Air as our new Official Airline Partner in a multi-year deal.
Flying to more than 50 destinations worldwide, including daily flights from Muscat to London, Oman Air has a global footprint which aligns with Chelsea’s far-reaching fanbase, and offers award-winning customer experiences.
As part of the launch, and to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, Oman Air and Chelsea have worked together to design a premium co-branded plane livery, which will feature as part of Oman Air’s fleet later this year.
This is Oman Air’s first-ever Premier League club partnership, making its branding visible at Stamford Bridge and across the club’s digital platforms, alongside exclusive experiences and events.
Chelsea FC chief executive, Chris Jurasek, commented: ‘We are very pleased to welcome Oman Air as our Official Airline Partner. We have a shared ambition for innovation and success both on and off the pitch, and we are excited to bring this partnership to life for our fans around the world.’
Oman Air chief executive, AbdulAziz Al Raisi, commented: 'Oman Air is extremely proud to partner with Chelsea Football Club. Together, we hope to expand Chelsea Football Club’s following across the world, whilst showcasing the routes that we fly and the excellence of our service. We also look forward to using our partnership to highlight the rich culture of Oman to the club’s existing extensive fanbase.'
Al Raisi added that this high-level partnership and collaboration contributes to raise the profile of the Sultanate of Oman as a tourist destination as well as to promote the Sultanate around the world, to the wide Chelsea fan base of more than 135 million.
Oman Air is the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, a country that is known for its diverse natural beauty, rich heritage, and warm, friendly culture. With a growing range of destinations from its hub in Muscat, the airline offers its guests a distinctive on-board experience that includes award-winning in-flight entertainment, premium amenities and authentic Omani hospitality. The airline was most recently named Best Airline Staff in the Middle East at the Skytrax 2023 World Airline Awards and is working towards joining the oneworld Alliance in 2024.