Oman Air is planning to launch a second UK route between Manchester and Oman’s capital Muscat.
The airline confirmed that it intends to start operating on the route with daily flights from April 1 next year.
Oman Air has been flying between Heathrow and Muscat since 2007 and added a second daily flight on the route last month.
“The United Kingdom has always been one of the key markets for Oman Air,” said the airline in a statement.
“Heathrow has been a flagship route for Oman Air and the carrier’s second daily frequency is a clear indication of the strong demand for flights between these two great cities.”
Oman Air’s decision is another boost for the country following British Airways’ announcement last week that it would be flying non-stop from Heathrow to Muscat from October 30. Currently BA serves Oman’s capital via Abu Dhabi.