Oman Air has announced abolishment of high excess baggage charges effective Jan. 9.

The airline is moving away from the traditional weight-based allowance and excess baggage charge to a more simple policy based on number of bags being checked in, that will save money for traveling guests, said a statement.

Under the new policy, Oman Air guests will continue to receive a generous free baggage allowance to all destinations as follows:
Economy-class guests: One piece of baggage of up to 30kg.
Business and first class: One piece of baggage of up to 30kg plus one additional piece of baggage of up to 20kg.
Oman Air’s Silver and Gold Sinbad members will get even more free allowance giving a total free baggage allowance as follows:
Economy-class guests: One piece of baggage of up to 30kg plus one additional piece of baggage of up to 20kg.
Business- and first-class guests: One piece of baggage of up to 30kg and one additional piece of baggage of up to 30kg.
In addition to the free allowances, a new low-cost, flat-rate fee will be introduced for guests wishing to carry more baggage on board. The old, traditional excess baggage charge of up to OMR11.6 per kg will be abolished and guests can now purchase extra baggage starting at only OMR16 for a 20kg bag. This new extra baggage policy is designed to take the worry of packing too much away from passengers by providing a simple, convenient and very low-price solution to allow Oman Air’s guests to carry the baggage they need.
Guests can choose to purchase extra baggage at the airport when checking in or can avail a 20 percent discount by purchasing extra baggage in advance on Oman Air’s website.

Source: Arab News