Oman Air has been awarded the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations certification by the International Air Transport Association at Muscat International Airport and Salalah Airport.

Oman Air becomes the first company in Oman to obtain the certification.

The ISAGO programme uses internationally recognized ground operational standards and is aimed at reducing risk and cost, providing ground handlers with a uniformed set of standards at all airports irrespective of the airline they are handling.

Oman Air was accredited following an audit carried out by IATA-approved auditors from April 24 to May 1, 2017, during which the headquarters and stations of Muscat International Airport and Salalah Airport were assessed on over 300 ground operations standards and recommended practices. The audit covered the areas of organization and management, load control, passenger and baggage handling, and aircraft handling and loading.

“We are very pleased to have been awarded the Safety Audit for Ground Operations registration by the International Air Transport Association and it is especially rewarding to know that we are the first company in Oman to have achieved this important accolade,” said Abdulaziz Saud Al Raisi, acting chief executive officer of Oman Air. “We always strive to follow the best practice and this registration demonstrates that our committed ground handling team is achieving this across the board. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the team and thank them for their hard work.”