Wednesday 24 / April / 2024
MUSCAT: Passengers will receive Iftar boxes while waiting to board their planes during Ramadan, along with those arriving near the time for Iftar, at Muscat International Airport and Salalah Airport, thanks to the Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC).
Since the beginning of Ramadan, OAMC put in place a programme that reflects the giving and rewarding nature of the holy month of Ramadan. For passengers waiting to board their planes, and passengers just arriving at the airport terminal, OAMC staff will hand out Iftar boxes, which typically contain dates, water and Omani halwa, to assist passengers in breaking their fasts.
This is OAMC’s first Ramadan programme, which began at the beginning of the month, and has seen the distribution of 800 Iftar boxes per day at both Muscat International Airport and Salalah Airport.
Overall, officials have handed out over 30,000 Iftar boxes, so far. “In the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, OAMC supervises on this carrying initiative, which aims to promote the spirit of solidarity and to give a good picture of the meanings and implications of the holy month,” said OAMC. “In addition, it reflects Oman Airports’ desire to support society’s customs and values,” noted OAMC, adding that they are planning to continue handing out Iftar boxes every year.
An earlier OAMC programme, which was part of the efforts to reach the ranks of the top 20 airports in the world, was entitled ‘Something on Your Mind?’ and allowed passengers to send complaints and feedback to airport authorities. Further, as part of this programme, the airport management will actively work to find solutions to problems, such as customer complaints with airlines and baggage handlers.
“It is a blessing month and the OAMC team works tirelessly and with motivation to promote the human values of the holy month,” noted OAMC.
“The vision is to be listed among the top 20 airports in the world by 2020, with one of the focuses being stakeholder engagement and operational excellence,” added OAMC.
