MUSCAT: National airline Oman Air will resume scheduled flight operations to London from September 22 after UK removed the Sultanate from travel red list.

In a statement issued, Oman Air said it will operate twice weekly flights between Muscat and London.

Oman’s status will change from red to amber on from September 22 to October 4. Double vaccinated passengers for atleast 14 days prior to arriving must follow the following rules :

1. PCR Test 48 hours prior departure .
2. Passenger Locator Form (PLF) needs to be done online.
3. Day 2 PCR Test must be bought online and taken on or before 2 day and day 8 after arrival in UK

4.If day 2 PCT test is positive, then 10 days isolation is mandatory.

5.No hotel quarantine is required. Only isolation at home or a hotel chosen by guest and declared on the PLF.

6. Self isolation is required for 10 days but can be brought forward on day 5 by using the “Test to Release scheme “by using a private Covid-19 test and if proved negative the isolation period is brought down to 5 days.

Starting from October 4, Oman will be classified as an “OPEN” country. Double vaccinated passengers will need to follow the protocol below:

1. Pre-Departure Test (PCR PDT) is not required.
2. Passenger Locator Form (PLF) is required.
3. Day 2 PCR test will need to bought online and must be tested on or before day 2 arrival in England.
4. Day 8 PCR test is no longer required .
5. No hotel quarantine is required.
6. Two days home isolation required and will be released after day 2 if PCR test is negative
7. If Day 2 PCR test is positive, then 10 days isolation is mandatory along with other family members.