Oman Air set to abolish high excess baggage charges

Muscat: Beginning January 9, Oman Air will abolish high excess baggage charges, the airline announced. Costly excess baggage rates charged by the kilogramme will be abolished, and new, free baggage allowances will be introduced for one piece of baggage of up to 30kg for economy passengers, and two pieces of baggage up to 50kg for Business and First Class ticket holders.
Moreover, Silver and Gold Sinbad members will receive an additional allowance of one free extra piece of baggage up to 20kg in Economy Class, and a total of two pieces of baggage up to 60kg in Business and First class.
Free baggage allowance, according to the airline, extra pieces of baggage can be purchased for as little as OMR16 per piece of luggage, weighing up to 20kg. Under the new policy, Oman Air passengers will continue to receive a free baggage allowance to all destinations.
“Economy Class passengers can carry one piece of baggage of up to 30kg. Business and First Class passengers can carry one piece of baggage of up to 30kg, plus one additional piece of baggage of up to 20kg,” the airline said.
Meanwhile, Silver and Gold Sinbad members travelling in Economy Class can carry one piece of baggage of up to 30kg, plus one additional piece of baggage up to 20kg. “Those holding the same cards and travelling in Business and First Class can carry one piece of baggage of up to 30kg and one additional piece of baggage up to 30kg,” the airline added.