MUSCAT: A rapid action plan has been prepared by the Ministry of Transport with specific dates to restart the domestic and international flight operations amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Speaking to the media on Monday, His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Al Futaisi, Minister of Transport said a detailed plan has been submitted to the Supreme Committee for approval. However, Al Futaisi did not reveal the dates of reopening the airports.
“The ministry has submitted a rapid plan to restart flight operations in the country because the aviation sector is the most affected sectors. Like I said before, we will start domestic flight operations first before actively starting international flights, provided we get the approval from the Supreme Committee,” he said.
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Al Futaisi who is also the Supreme Committee member said the team will evaluate the plan based on the data. “Supreme Committee will evaluate based on the data and the current status of the virus outbreak. The plan has been submitted with specific dates,” he added.
Oman closed all its airports in March following the Covid-19 outbreak.
