Oman Air said it recently became the 15th member airline of the oneworld® alliance.

The flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman said this will strengthen the alliance's presence across the Middle East.

"We are proud to welcome Oman Air to the oneworld family," said Nat Pieper, CEO of oneworld. "Oman Air brings valuable strategic reach and award-winning product and service to the alliance. This partnership opens up exciting new connections for our customers, particularly across the Gulf and South Asia."

Effective July 1, Oman Air said oneworld customers can access an extended network of destinations across Oman Air's growing global schedule — including the launch of a new non-stop Muscat–Amsterdam service. 

Oman Air, with its hub at Muscat International Airport, serves 42 destinations across 22 countries and territories globally, including key oneworld hubs around the world.