Steps for Reserving Oman Air Business Class Using Miles [Detailed Guide]

Steps for Reserving Oman Air Business Class Using Miles [Detailed Guide]

Oman Air, a member of the Oneworld alliance since June 2025, offers an exclusive opportunity for travellers to experience its luxurious business class using points from various transferable currencies. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to book Oman Air business class flights using points.

Leveraging Oman Air's Oneworld Alliance Membership

With Oman Air now a part of the Oneworld alliance, you can redeem award points from oneworld frequent flyer programs on Oman Air flights, including business class. This opens up a world of opportunities starting from 2025.

Partner Airline Programs for Oman Air Award Bookings

1. Japan Airlines (JAL) Mileage Bank is one confirmed partner where you can redeem miles for Oman Air business class tickets. JAL requires 24,000 miles for business class Oman Air awards on some routes.
2. Check other oneworld airlines for award availability on Oman Air, such as British Airways, Qatar Airways, or Iberia, as they typically allow awards on alliance partners.

Transferring Points from Transferable Currencies

Many transferable points programs can convert to Avios-based or other oneworld airline currencies usable for Oman Air awards:

• American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards, Capital One Miles, Bilt Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy all transfer (mostly 1:1, Marriott at 3:1 plus bonuses) to airlines like British Airways, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Iberia, and Aer Lingus, which use Avios or similar points that can book Oman Air flights.
• For example, you can transfer Amex points to British Airways Avios and then book Oman Air business class through the British Airways website or other channels.

Booking Tips

• Award seats open typically up to 11-12 months in advance, so book early for best availability.
• Use airline websites of oneworld members like British Airways or Qatar Airways to search for Oman Air award seats.
• Be aware of taxes, fees, and any surcharges.
• Consider using multiple programs to find the best redemption rates, as awards on Oman Air may vary by partner airline's chart.

In summary, to book Oman Air business class with points, transfer your flexible points (Amex MR, Chase, Citi, Capital One, Bilt, Marriott) to an oneworld airline frequent flyer program that partners with Oman Air (such as British Airways Avios or JAL Mileage Bank miles), then redeem those miles for Oman Air business class award seats. Oman Air’s oneworld membership greatly facilitates this opportunities starting 2025.

Oman Air operates a fleet of around 51 aircraft flying to 50 destinations around the world, offering nonstop flights to Oman, including international flights via its hub at Muscat (MCT) and Omani domestic flights to cities like Salalah (SLL) and Khasab (KHS). The airline's business class offers Apex Suites, fully lie-flat seats arranged in a 2-2-2 configuration, access to excellent business class lounges, larger checked baggage allowances, dedicated check-in queues, enhanced boarding, tasty Mediterranean catering, and warm service.

1. Starting from 2025, with Oman Air now a part of the Oneworld alliance, you can redeem award points from oneworld frequent flyer programs like Japan Airlines Mileage Bank and British Airways to book Oman Air business class flights.
2. Check other Oneworld airlines such as Qatar Airways and Iberia for award availability on Oman Air, as these airlines typically allow awards on alliance partners.
3. Transfer points from programs like American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards, Capital One Miles, Bilt Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy to airlines like British Airways, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Iberia, and Aer Lingus, which use Avios or similar points to book Oman Air flights.
4. Award seats on Oman Air open up typically 11-12 months in advance, so booking early offers better availability.
5. Use airline websites of oneworld members like British Airways or Qatar Airways to search for Oman Air award seats and be aware of taxes, fees, and any surcharges.
6. Consider using multiple airline frequent flyer programs to find the best redemption rates, as awards on Oman Air may vary by partner airline's chart.

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