Dnata wins Oman Air contract in Zurich

Dnata has been selected to provide passenger, baggage and ramp handling services for these new operations.

Dnata's business in Switzerland already provides passenger, baggage, ramp and cargo handling services at both Zurich and Geneva to over 60 airlines from around the world. The local team continues to win new business regularly and is committed to maintaining the integrity of airline schedules, with over 26,000 aircraft turnarounds handled by Dnata Switzerland last year.

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, was founded in 1993 and has evolved into an acclaimed international luxury airline with an Official 4 Star Airline ranking from Skytrax. The carrier has a fleet of 26 aircraft flying to more than 41 destinations across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa.

In addition to holding ISO 9001:2008, Dnata became the first ground handling operation in Switzerland to achieve IATA's ISAGO accreditation for its entire operation, setting a national industry benchmark.

The four times weekly service between Muscat and Zurich will operate on a Monday, Wednesday, Sunday and Friday commencing Friday, 2nd December 2011.

In 1959, dnata was a small ground-handling operation with just five staff members. Today, they are the fourth largest combined air services provider in the world with over 20,000 employees across five continents.

Their business can be found in 38 countries providing customers our expertise in ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering.

Starting off as a regional player, Oman Air as Oman's national carrier, has witnessed rapid growth since the time it was established. The ownership of Oman Air rests in the hands of the government of Oman.

Oman Air has its hub base at Muscat International Airport in Muscat, Oman. Oman Air Head Office is situated at Muscat, Oman. This airline has a strong work force of well-trained employees whose dedication and hard work has helped us to build a distinct identity and customer base.