SWISS plans special repatriation flight from Oman to Zurich
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is planning a special repatriation flight from Muscat, Oman, to Zurich on Thursday. The Airbus A340 will therefore fly to the capital of Oman on Wednesday.
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With this flight, SWISS wants to make a contribution to help those affected by the difficult situation, the airline said in a press statement on Wednesday. Muscat is not one of the airline’s regular destinations.
According to the statement, passengers who already have a SWISS plane ticket but were unable to make the return journey due to the current situation will be travelling on board.
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Other travellers who have registered with the Swiss foreign ministry with Oman as their destination will receive details of the relevant booking hotline on Wednesday morning.
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