Oman Organizes Flights for People in the Gulf

The Sultanate of Oman has announced plans to organise flights for people stranded across the Gulf region, opening a humanitarian corridor to help travellers return home safely amid ongoing regional disruptions.

The announcement was made by Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Oman's Foreign Minister, who confirmed that the government is coordinating with foreign governments and international airlines to arrange flights for individuals seeking to leave the Gulf.

In a statement shared on social media, the minister said the initiative aims to ensure that everyone wishing to travel can do so safely, regardless of nationality or passport status. He emphasized that the effort is humanitarian in nature and intended to support people affected by the current regional situation.

“For everyone hoping to fly home from the Gulf, the Omani government is working with your governments and international airlines to organise flights to get you home,” Al Busaidi said, stressing that the initiative includes citizens of all countries.

As part of the effort, the national carrier Oman Air has announced additional flights across its network to accommodate the surge in demand from passengers seeking to leave the region. These extra services will operate alongside the airline’s regular scheduled flights to facilitate travel for stranded individuals.

The move comes as airspace disruptions and security concerns across parts of the Middle East have left thousands of travellers stranded or facing cancelled flights. Governments and airlines across the region are now working to restore connectivity and organise evacuation or relief travel options.

Omani authorities reaffirmed that the humanitarian corridor reflects the country’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all travellers, while calling for calm and a peaceful resolution to the ongoing regional tensions.