London Heathrow, recognized as Europe's busiest airport, will soon experience an increase in its flight offerings by Oman Air. Currently, Heathrow is already Oman Air’s primary European market. The airline operates more flights to the London hub from its base in Muscat compared to other European cities such as Istanbul, Munich, and Paris.
Oman Air has announced plans to increase its flights to 11 weekly during the upcoming winter season running from October 26 to March 29. The airline also intends to implement a double daily service next summer, matching the frequency last seen in 2020. Oman Air's CEO has not made any public statements regarding these changes.
The congestion and slot constraints at Heathrow have led other airlines to opt for alternative UK airports. Gulf Air has introduced services from Bahrain to Gatwick, and Kenya Airways has plans to start operations at the UK’s second-busiest airport later this year. Oman Air, meanwhile, has managed to acquire additional slots to increase its flight frequency from Muscat.