Oman Air Business Class, how good?
Mar 17, 2019, 6:47 pm
#1
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Oman Air Business Class, how good?
Hello everyone!
I am seriously considering Oman Air for a trip over Christmas. I saw a deal for a multi-city trip from Manila to Brussels and then Prague to Manila on business class priced at US$2,000. This is about 35% cheaper compared to Qatar Airways at this point. I have not flown via Oman Air yet so I am unsure of what to expect. I am also debating with myself if I should book now or wait a bit, hoping that either QR would offer a rate close to this or Oman Air's price would drop a bit more. Is Oman Air's J class good? Should I grab the tickets now?
I am seriously considering Oman Air for a trip over Christmas. I saw a deal for a multi-city trip from Manila to Brussels and then Prague to Manila on business class priced at US$2,000. This is about 35% cheaper compared to Qatar Airways at this point. I have not flown via Oman Air yet so I am unsure of what to expect. I am also debating with myself if I should book now or wait a bit, hoping that either QR would offer a rate close to this or Oman Air's price would drop a bit more. Is Oman Air's J class good? Should I grab the tickets now?
Last edited by Professional Bum; Mar 18, 2019 at 7:53 am
Mar 18, 2019, 4:19 am
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Have flown 11 WY J sectors in 2019 and they are fast becoming one of my favourite airlines. The seats are currently my favourite J seats in the skies as they are very private and give you a true rectangular bed with decent space. The finishes and colours of the cabin are also pretty nice. The fleet is very new with the majority of flights operated by 787s which leaves you feeling a lot fresher at the other end.
The lounge is very nice in MCT with a good food selection. I just wish the showers were proper private rooms as I prefer to do my shaving/combing etc on a private room.
Food is great onboard and more importantly for me the meal service is dine on demand so I can eat when I like. Service on my flights was consistently very good.
Overall I prefer flying them to QR because their overall service is just as good but I prefer the seat. Also WY is more of a boutique airline so it doesn’t feel as though it caters to the masses as much (smaller new airport and smaller less busy lounge).
At that price I would book now. I guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised!
The lounge is very nice in MCT with a good food selection. I just wish the showers were proper private rooms as I prefer to do my shaving/combing etc on a private room.
Food is great onboard and more importantly for me the meal service is dine on demand so I can eat when I like. Service on my flights was consistently very good.
Overall I prefer flying them to QR because their overall service is just as good but I prefer the seat. Also WY is more of a boutique airline so it doesn’t feel as though it caters to the masses as much (smaller new airport and smaller less busy lounge).
At that price I would book now. I guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised!
Mar 18, 2019, 5:29 am
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I should really grab those tickets now. Thank you!
Mar 18, 2019, 7:26 am
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I would agree. The narrow body business seat is nothing to get excited about but the new wide body J seats are great, especially by the window.
I actually think the food on board is better than QR these days, and there are more choices. Good quality wines too.
Go for it, that price sounds good for the time of year.
I actually think the food on board is better than QR these days, and there are more choices. Good quality wines too.
Go for it, that price sounds good for the time of year.
Mar 19, 2019, 1:06 pm
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I’ll flight Oman for my first time too on next Christmas from MPX to BKK with some days stopover in Muscat
always flown Emirates to south east Asia since 15 years ago. Now, thanks to Oman very good rates (2 k round trip x person) we will try both the 787 and the 330
what would be the best seats on both planes (business) ?
Thanks
always flown Emirates to south east Asia since 15 years ago. Now, thanks to Oman very good rates (2 k round trip x person) we will try both the 787 and the 330
what would be the best seats on both planes (business) ?
Thanks
Mar 20, 2019, 8:01 am
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IMO WY J Is way better than EK J so I am sure you will enjoy it. For a single traveller 15A/K are my favourite on the 787. Very private in the mini cabin!
i haven’t flown the A330 but would just choose any A/K seat next to the window.
i haven’t flown the A330 but would just choose any A/K seat next to the window.
Last edited by pogonation; Mar 21, 2019 at 12:56 pm
Apr 3, 2019, 8:36 pm
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I just want to update you that I was able to purchase the tickets at US$2000 per passenger. I did a trial booking today for the exact same itinerary and it now costs US$3175 per passenger. What surprised me is that they are now adding YQ at US$610, which didn't appear on my tickets when I booked them.
Apr 3, 2019, 9:17 pm
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I just want to update you that I was able to purchase the tickets at US$2000 per passenger. I did a trial booking today for the exact same itinerary and it now costs US$3175 per passenger. What surprised me is that they are now adding YQ at US$610, which didn't appear on my tickets when I booked them.
Apr 3, 2019, 10:38 pm
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Wow, Ex MNL definitely expensive comparing EX CGK, just bought a ticket for next November at 1600 USD to MXP, from here WY discount prices fares almost always open. YQ is 450 USD on my ticket. For my next trip to Italy during Idul Fitri in June, last September I paid a total of 4300 USD for 2 adults and 1 child. Next time maybe you can evaluate whether a transit in CGK is worth.
Apr 4, 2019, 1:26 am
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Definitely, even now on weekends they added a 2nd flight to MXP you still have 6-7 hours layover other than 19+ hours the other days. Can be ok for a holiday but not that attractive for a business trip, sure one of the reason why they have to keep lower prices. In any case often even TK, EY and QR ranges between 2000 to 2400 USD from CGK out of peak seasons.
Apr 16, 2019, 5:14 am
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Depends on which plane you are taking I would say. The Dreamliner has amazing seat but many route still use 737 which is just the recliner seat. They are comfortable enough. The service is also good. It's like they put all their service effort in the business class. Also good lounge at MCT.
Apr 16, 2019, 3:08 pm
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Depends on which plane you are taking I would say. The Dreamliner has amazing seat but many route still use 737 which is just the recliner seat. They are comfortable enough. The service is also good. It's like they put all their service effort in the business class. Also good lounge at MCT.
Apr 18, 2019, 12:06 am
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As of this month there's been a bit of a catering downgrade. The morning departure from LHR used to serve a full breakfast menu and a full lunch menu in J. Now it's just the breakfast and a sort of canapé snack plate. Bit disappointing really, I'd rather they offered a snack breakfast and a proper lunch on a flight that arrives early evening, but airlines seem to love to serve breakfast. Maybe eggs are cheaper than steak... Anyone got any experience of this on other WY routes?
Apr 21, 2019, 1:20 am
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As of this month there's been a bit of a catering downgrade. The morning departure from LHR used to serve a full breakfast menu and a full lunch menu in J. Now it's just the breakfast and a sort of canapé snack plate. Bit disappointing really, I'd rather they offered a snack breakfast and a proper lunch on a flight that arrives early evening, but airlines seem to love to serve breakfast. Maybe eggs are cheaper than steak... Anyone got any experience of this on other WY routes?
I also connected to MCT-KUL day flight in F and that was breakfast and then ‘refreshments’ before landing, but not sure if that was also two meals before.
