When are SalamAir Damascus flights expected to start?

SalamAir has opened ticket sales targeting a May 2 start, pending final regulatory approvals. Investors should look for confirmed schedules in GDSs and official permit updates a few weeks before launch. Any re-timings would signal either operational adjustments or demand shaping before the first flights depart.

Why does this route matter for Oman aviation news?

It marks a push into underserved city pairs, reducing long connections through third countries. For Oman’s travel market, direct access to Damascus can stimulate VFR and small business traffic. Early-mover status may help SalamAir build brand awareness if reliability, pricing, and ancillary revenue all track to plan.

How could SalamAir Damascus flights affect revenue?

New routes often carry an initial yield premium as travelers value time savings. The route’s success will depend on pricing discipline, ancillary uptake, and steady load factors after launch. Watching fare dispersion versus one-stop alternatives can show whether yields hold as schedules mature beyond early curiosity demand.

What are the main risks to this launch?

Regulatory approvals, security and insurance conditions, and geopolitical stability are primary risks. Currency and settlement factors can also impact returns. Investors should monitor schedule consistency, partner announcements, and any changes to frequencies or timings, which can indicate how demand and operations are tracking through ramp-up.

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December 29: SalamAir Opens Muscat–Damascus Tickets, Eyes Network Lift

ByHuzaifa Zahoor December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

SalamAir Damascus flights are now on sale for a planned May 2 launch, pending regulatory approvals. The carrier aims to become the first Omani airline to fly nonstop from Muscat to Damascus, while also adding Muscat–Port Sudan. For US investors, this marks a measured reopening of Gulf–Levant and Red Sea air corridors. We look at demand drivers, revenue potential, risk factors, and what to watch as 2025 travel patterns reset across the Middle East and North Africa.