Al Raisi, who took over as CEO in 2018 after serving in the role in an acting basis, also said the airline has raised debt against non-core aviation assets like hotels, and planned to raise more to cover operational costs.
DOHA: Oman Air is seeking additional financial assistance from the government and will raise more debt as it recovers from the pandemic, with a target of breaking even in 2024, its chief executive said.
The state-owned Gulf carrier has received government aid during the pandemic but further state support was needed to help cover next year’s operational costs, Abdulaziz Al Raisi told Reuters.
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