British Airways begins direct London – Muscat service

British Airways has begun direct flights between Muscat and London.

The company previously flew between the two cities via Abu Dhabi with a combined journey time of nine hours and 45 minutes.

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Now the direct service, which operates five times a week, will reduce flight time between the two cities to seven hours and 15 minutes.

British Airways said the route would be operated by a Boeing 777 featuring first, business, premium economy and economy cabins.

BA0079 will depart London Heathrow Terminal 5 at 7:50pm and reach Muscat International at 7:05am the next day.

BA0080 will then leave Muscat at 10:55am and land in London at 2:55pm on the same today.