Oman Air commended for ‘best amenity kits’

Oman Air has received a unique award in recognition of the outstanding quality of its first class and business class amenity kits. At the TravelPlus Airline Amenity Bag Awards, the national airline of of Oman, was presented with the TravelPlus Readers Award for the ‘most enduring amenity bags’ by the leading online magazine’s editor, Simon Ward.
The commendation comes in the wake of Oman Air’s success in the TravelPlus awards over the last two years.
In January 2012, it won both the best first class female amenity bag and the best business class unizex amenity bag categories, and also received a highly commended in the best first class male amenity bag category.
In 2011, the airline received the best first class female amenity Bag award and came second in the best first class male amenity bag category.
In the same year, Oman Air also won the best onboard amenity category in recognition of its pioneering introduction of both mobile phone and wi-fi connectivity on its Airbus A330 fleet.
This year’s awards were held at a special gala ceremony at the Radisson Blue Hotel, Hamburg, to coincide with the ‘World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo’.
The awards, which are designed to recognize those airlines that go the extra mile for their customers, attracted a large number of entries from airlines and suppliers, and competition was fierce.
Wayne Pearce, CEO, Oman Air, said: “Year after year, our amenity bags have been recognized by the TravelPlus awards and we are very grateful for their support.”
Editor of TravelPlus, Simon Ward, said: “Oman Air’s sumptuous amenity bags offer first and business class travelers a taste of Omani luxury and are filled with a selection of top-of-the-range skin care products from the world-renowned Omani perfumery, Amouage, together with a number of essential toiletries and personal grooming items.”