{"id":181516,"date":"2024-09-25T14:15:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T14:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=181516\/"},"modified":"2024-09-25T20:05:22","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T20:05:22","slug":"alaska-mileage-plan-oman-air-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/book-oman-air-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Oman Air Awards Now Bookable Online Through Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. Here Are the Redemption Rates."},"content":{"rendered":"

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan has been a hot topic lately \u2014 to put it lightly. While there's a lot to look forward to later this month (1:1 conversions from Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles<\/a>), there's something brand-new that you can take advantage of now. Starting today, you can book Oman Air awards through Mileage Plan.<\/p>\n

Where can you go with Oman Air, and what does it cost to redeem Mileage Plan<\/a> miles for an Oman Air award? Let's take a look.<\/p>\n

Oman Air Awards Bookable Through Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan<\/span><\/h2>\n

This news comes as somewhat of a surprise, but mainly because it's been on the back burner for quite some time; other news has taken center stage. Later this year, Oman Air is expected to join the Oneworld alliance<\/a> and become the alliance's 14th full-time member. In other words, it was only a matter of time before Oman Air awards started populating Oneworld<\/a> partner programs.<\/p>\n

With that said, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan appears to be the first Oneworld airline to get access to Oman Air award space. Now, if you run a search through Mileage Plan for a route operated by the small Muscat-based carrier, you'll see Oman Air itineraries. Better yet, availability is generally pretty good throughout its entire network.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Alaska Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

If you're curious about where Oman Air flies, the route map below should help. From its hub in Muscat (MCT), Oman Air flies to a handful of European destinations, several Asian destinations, across the Middle East, and even to Tanzania.<\/p>\n

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Oman Air route map as of September 2024. Credit: FlightConnections<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

Like other Middle Eastern airlines, Oman Air is known for its exceptional on-board product. While its First Class product might no longer be a bookable option, you can't go wrong by splurging for business class.<\/p>\n

What does Mileage Plan charge for Oman Air awards?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Earlier this year, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan updated its award charts<\/a>. Now, all awards follow a trio of distance-based charts. Thus, these tables apply to Oman Air awards.<\/p>\n

And that's part of what makes Oman Air awards look intriguing. You can snag seats on some of the carrier's longest routes for a bargain. For example, you can fly between Frankfurt (FRA) and Muscat (MCT) for 22.5K Mileage Plan miles in economy or 45K in business class.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Alaska Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

If you don't want to make Oman your final destination, you could fly between Frankfurt and Bangkok (BKK) for 37.5K miles in economy or 75K in business class. That's a fairly reasonable price for such a long journey.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Alaska Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

However, Mileage Plan really shines on short-haul awards. For instance, the hop between Muscat and Doha (DOH) is available for as little as 7.5K Alaska miles. This flight can sometimes get pricey, so it's a great option to keep in your back pocket.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Alaska Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

Related: Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan: Best Uses of the New Award Chart<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Top Off Your Alaska Mileage Plan Account<\/span><\/h2>\n

In the past, Mileage Plan miles have been somewhat difficult to earn. However, that's changed a bit in recent history. So, if you need to top off your account to book an Oman Air award, here are your best options:<\/p>\n