Omantel to Provide Tourist SIM Cards to Salam Air Flyers

Omantel, the leading provider of integrated telecommunication and technology solutions in the Sultanate of Oman, has partnered with Salam Air to provide Tourist SIM cards to tourists travelling on the airline’s international and domestic flights.

Salam Air’s unique flight coverage offers a different demographic and target area that is of a huge benefit to Omantel. This stems from being one of Oman’s national flights carrier that reach countries and cities constantly on demand.

The 1-year partnership, which aligns with Omantel’s digital transformation strategy, is focused on providing a hassle-free SIM connectivity through the Omantel application; Hence contributing to enhancing the travel experience for visitors, through allowing them to experience the widest 5G network in town and benefit from the unique services it offers.

We are glad about our partnership with Salam Air as it will enable us to expand our customer base by tapping the right target audience. Providing tourist SIM cards during inbound flights will offer the visitors seamless connectivity even before setting foot on land, sparing them time and effort upon arrival.

Eng. Aladdin Baitfadhil, CCO, Omantel

Salam Air is always looking out for partnerships that will boost tourism in our beautiful country. We share Omantel’s passion for providing easy connectivity solutions, especially for visitors who find a trouble-free communication vital for making their stay comfortable.  Oman is a constant hub for tourists throughout a year, in addition to the travellers who stop in Oman for a transit flight throughout the year. These tourist SIM cards will make life a lot easier for them.

Captain Mohamed Ahmed, CEO, Salam Air

Being proactive is a key element in constant growth, and as the telecom sector is constantly evolving, alternative smart methods must be adopted to fulfill such growth. With the partnership, passengers will be able to check their bookings, order taxis, make hotel arrangements, and iron out many hassles even before picking up their luggage.

Omantel is the Sultanate’s first and leading integrated telecommunications services provider, enabling the digital society to flourish, allowing new ways of doing business and delivering a world of information, news, and entertainment. While striving to ensure an optimum customer satisfaction, Omantel plays a key social role to provide the required support and assistant to all sectors amongst the Omani society.