Oman Air has announced a significant restructuring move, cutting 1,000 jobs — including 500 expatriate positions — as part of a sweeping effort to boost efficiency and ensure long-term sustainability. The decision affects nearly a quarter of the airline’s total workforce, signaling a major shift in the company’s operational strategy amid a challenging global aviation environment.
The restructuring, the airline said, is intended to streamline operations, lower costs, and enhance the carrier’s competitive position as it adjusts to changing market needs. Oman Air underscored that the reforms were needed to achieve the company’s future growth strategies while continuing to provide good-quality service to its passengers.
Most of the impacted positions cut across different departments such as ground services, maintenance, and administrative operations. Oman Air has committed to assisting employees throughout the transition process through severance packages and career guidance programs to mitigate the effects of the layoffs.
Industry analysts perceive the restructuring by the airline to be part of a wider regional phenomenon as the Gulf carriers revise post-pandemic operations. In its goal of becoming leaner and more resilient in the increasingly competitive global aviation industry, Oman Air seeks to focus on sustainability and astute growth.
