Issue 8, April 2008
Sindbad Flights to Malaysia by June
Oman
Oman has been chosen among the 10 best world tourist destinations for 2008 yet again, by concierge.com - the website of Condé Nast Traveller, one of the world’s prestigious and widely read travel publication well known for its insider travel tips. Oman is becoming the destination of choice for the more eco-minded, adventurous and sophisticated traveller. The mix of scenic mountains along with beautiful beaches and sublime year-round weather, traditional cities that retain the genuine desert culture and one-of-a-kind hotels is what makes Oman the unbeatable retreat. Some of the must stops in Oman include the Wahiba desert for sand boarding and camel riding, Muscat for the authentic souks and the impeccably clean beaches, Khasab for its awe inspiring landscapes and crystal clear waters teeming with marine life making it an ideal location for snorkelling and scuba diving, and of course the beautiful and lush Salalah.
The new wings of Oman
Greenery Salalah
Canon in Nizwa Fort
Oman Air’s forthcoming destination in the Far East
Oman Air to commence flights to Calicut
Flights to Calicut soon
www.omanair.aero
WELCOME MESSAGE Dear Sindbad member, Oman Air now reaches out to the world with pride and passion through its new colours. The first aircraft with our new livery joined our fleet on 24th Feb 2008. The unveiling ceremony was indeed a moment to celebrate for all of us. I look at this as a turning point in the way we fly and the way we are perceived by the world. This complete makeover on our part is also an indication to you - our esteemed patron, to keep expecting better and more from us. In continuing with our efforts to maintain Sindbad as the friendliest frequent flyer programme in the skies, I feel privileged to inform you of your loyalty programme’s achievement in being voted by Airline Information as the third most innovative Frequent Flier Programme in the world, making us the first in the region. The criteria for this award
SINDBAD SPECIAL OFFERS are unique as only airlines are allowed to vote and recognise their best competitors in the area of customer loyalty. In following the dynamic vision inspired by the Sultan of Oman, HM Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, we take pride in being the emissary of Oman, getting the world to experience our country’s true essence of timeless traditions, enduring heritage and legendary hospitality. Lastly, let me thank you for your patronage and assure you that we will continue to focus in meeting and exceeding your expectations. With best wishes,
Mohammed M. Al-Shikely Senior Manager, Marketing
Winners of Sep-Dec 2007 Promotion
Redeem Sindbad Miles at 50% discount We at Oman Air are determined to help you draw the maximum value from your Sindbad Frequent Flyer membership. This is why, we have now made it easier than ever before for you to redeem Sindbad Miles. From 15th April 2008 up to 16th May 2008, you can get an unbelievable 50% Discount on Miles for redemption of Economy air tickets when you fly…
SINDBAD NEWS
Sindbad FFP congratulates the following 4 lucky winners of the Sept-Dec 2007, 8 flights/8000 miles promotion. Each of these winners will now get to enjoy 2 nights of complimentary stay at an exciting tourist resort in Salalah as indicated below:
HALF MILE
REDEMPTION
Mr. Karnail Singh Cheema Hilton Salalah Resort
15 Apr to 16 May ‘08
Mr. Ramanathan Ramaswamy 1.) Between Muscat, and Bahrain, Doha, Kuwait, Amman, Beirut, Cairo, London and Bangkok
Crowne Plaza Resort
2.) Between Dubai and Kuwait or Dubai and Beirut Just book your tickets at an Oman Air office and remember to complete your return journey on or before 31st May 2008. Terms & Conditions • Not valid for Business class redemptions • Not valid for redemption upgrade and one way tickets • Maximum stay permitted is 14 days from the date of travel • Tickets already issued for travel during this period are not entitled for refund of difference in miles • Redemption ticketing rules apply • Normal Sindbad refund service charges apply
Mr. SrinivasanVenkatachalam Hamdan Plaza Hotel
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Mr. Vasudevan Narasimhan SamahramTourist Village
Sindbad Gold Card members flying between Muscat and London can now enjoy our exclusive limousine service. Please contact the nearest Oman Air office to avail of this complimentary offer.
Bonus Miles Galore for Oman Air Business Class Travellers Earn exclusive bonus miles when you fly Business Class on Oman Air*. Sindbad rewards you with 1000 Bonus Miles every time you fly to any Oman Air destination, per sector of travel. This exclusive promotion for Sindbad members is valid on flights to and from Muscat.
*Not valid on code share flights operated by other airlines
It’s a flight galore to India
After Bangkok, Oman Air is all set to add Kuala Lumpur as its second destination in the Far East by mid June. As per available statistics almost as many as 19000 Omani tourists visited Malaysia in the last 4 months of 2007, clearly indicating Malaysia as an ideal destination for family tourism. Being the country’s national carrier, Oman Air will be taking another stride towards making passenger travel easy from and to the Sultanate by adding this new destination.
With Oman Air, flying to India becomes convenient. After the recent path-breaking agreement between the Aeronautical Authorities of the Government of Oman and the Indian Government, Oman Air as the Sultanates official carrier is all set to multiply the number of flights and destinations to India in the months to come. For starters, this month onwards, you will see double dailies to Mumbai, which would total to 14 flights every week. Destinations that include Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Chennai, Hyderabad and Lucknow will see daily flying from and to Muscat, where as flights to Jaipur and New Delhi will operate 6 days a week starting April.
Oman Air Takes off to Bangalore and Calicut
CALICUT
Exclusive Limousine Service
Flights to Malaysia by June
As a part of Oman Air’s ambitious expansion plan two new destinations in India will get added to its ever-expanding network of destinations. Scheduled around the mid of May, Oman Air will operate 6 times a week to Bangalore and will offer daily flights to Calicut starting June.
BANGALORE
DESTINATION FOCUS
Explore Kuala Lumpur
Discover Bangalore
Take off to Calicut
Bangalore, the ‘Garden City of India’ with its many gardens and boulevards ranks as one of the fastest growing cities in Asia. With many multinational IT companies setting up their offices here and the rich technical talent found locally, it has earned itself the reputation of being India’s ‘Silicon City’ as well. And of course, Bangalore fashions over 200 Pubs and is popularly known as the ‘Pub City’, especially amongst youngsters. Not to mention, its pleasant climate and laid-back charm attracts many senior citizens and thus it is also called ‘the retired man's paradise’. A multifaceted city, Bangalore also has a rich past and heritage for travellers to explore. Oman Air will fly 6 times a week between Muscat and Bangalore starting mid May 2008.
Kuala Lumpur, or ‘KL’ as it is commonly known, is the focal point of modern Malaysia. While the city's past is still present in the evocative British colonial buildings of the Dataran Merdeka and the midnight lamps of the Petaling Street night market, that past is everywhere met with insistent reminders of KL's present and future. The city's bustling streets, its shining modern office towers, and its cosmopolitan culture project an unbounded spirit of progress. As the entry point for most visitors and the meeting point of Malaysia’s many attractions, Kuala Lumpur is a grand gateway to a fascinating destination. Oman Air will start operating non-stop daily flights between Muscat and Kuala Lumpur from June 2008.
Calicut, known as Kozhikode in the native language, was the traditional capital of Northern Kerala in India under the Samuthiri rule. Calicut, the most important city of Malabar region of Kerala, was a leading trading centre for spices on the West Coast of India during the medieval period. Calicut’s commercial glory was also praised by the Arab traveller Abdur Razzak in 1443 A.D. Today it remains an important trading centre for timber and tiles, and a hunting ground for that famous delicacy ‘Calicut halwa’. Interestingly, Kozhikode has also lent its English name, Calicut, to `calico', the fine variety of hand-woven cotton cloth said to have originated here. Effective June 2008, Oman Air will start operating daily flights between Muscat and Calicut.
For more information, please contact Oman Air Call Centre at +968 24707222 or your travel agent. Book your journey to any of these destinations at www.omanair.aero
Fly and earn Double Miles
Now Sindbad members can earn bonus Double Sindbad Miles by flying Etihad Airways as well. This offer is valid for all destinations except Bangkok (BKK), Dublin (DUB), Amman (AMM), Manila (MNL), Kathmandu (KTM) and Dhaka(DAC). This special offer is valid from 1st April 2008 to 31st May 2008 and travel should be completed by 31st May 2008. So, go on, be an Etihad guest and let us reward you.
For more information - log on to www.etihadguest.com or contact 80048378 (UAE) - Log on to www.omanair.aero/sindbad or contact 24765165 (Oman)
Terms & Conditions: · The offer is open to all Sindbad members · Double Miles offer is valid for tickets purchased from any location · Booking class applicable: Q, M, K, H, B, Y, J, C, A, F · Booking class not applicable: T
Double Sindbad Miles. Budget gets you further! Another great offer from Budget, exclusively for Sindbad members - With a global network across 128 countries, Budget is one of the leading car rental companies in the world. Combining detailed local knowledge with years of experience, Budget offers great value for money and customer flexibility. With a wide range of cars to suit your business or leisure needs, you can be sure to drive away with your ideal vehicle at the best price. As Sindbad members you will earn Double Sindbad Miles by renting a car from Budget and as a special treat, Sindbad Gold Members receive a free upgrade, subject to availability. This fabulous offer is valid only in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Syria and Yemen between 1st April 2008 and 30th June 2008. Terms & Conditions: · The offer is valid for mileage eligible rates only and cannot be combined with any other offer · Eligible rates exclude corporate and tour operator rates · The upgrade offer for Sindbad Gold members is subject to availability · The offer is subject to all terms and conditions of the renting country
Sudoku Time
Brain Teaser
Take a breather and workout your grey cells with Sudoku. Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9. Have fun!
In this teaser, you are given 4 words. Beside each word are a series of letter groupings. Your task is to ďŹ nd the answer to the word on the left by choosing one letter from each of the letter groups to the right. Example:
6
6 9
3
Answer:
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6 7
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5
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Glasses
: ads hjp jje loc tpp art chr awl deg shj
Canteen
: cfg ahj fgf rte ttu ioe pro ioi ear
Drink
: awq ghu dfa fgh fnq
6 9
Main road : hcv dif ggh jkh lwl iay try
Answers
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Answers
Issue 8, April 2008
Sindbad Flights to Malaysia by June
Oman
Oman has been chosen among the 10 best world tourist destinations for 2008 yet again, by concierge.com - the website of Condé Nast Traveller, one of the world’s prestigious and widely read travel publication well known for its insider travel tips. Oman is becoming the destination of choice for the more eco-minded, adventurous and sophisticated traveller. The mix of scenic mountains along with beautiful beaches and sublime year-round weather, traditional cities that retain the genuine desert culture and one-of-a-kind hotels is what makes Oman the unbeatable retreat. Some of the must stops in Oman include the Wahiba desert for sand boarding and camel riding, Muscat for the authentic souks and the impeccably clean beaches, Khasab for its awe inspiring landscapes and crystal clear waters teeming with marine life making it an ideal location for snorkelling and scuba diving, and of course the beautiful and lush Salalah.
The new wings of Oman
Greenery Salalah
Canon in Nizwa Fort
Oman Air’s forthcoming destination in the Far East
Oman Air to commence flights to Calicut
Flights to Calicut soon
www.omanair.aero