Review: Oman Air 787 Business Class Muscat to Jakarta

On my way from the Middle East to South East Asia, I had the pleasure of once again flying with Oman Air. I’ve previously tried the airline’s excellent First Class, but this time I’d be flying the Oman Air 787 business class product instead.

While Oman Air may not be as widely known as other Gulf carriers, I’ve always heard excellent reports about the business class experience on this boutique airline, so I was naturally eager to see what they had in store for me en route from Muscat to Jakarta.

Oman Air 787 Business Class – Booking

Oman Air operates a limited number of weekly flights to Jakarta using their two Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. In addition, the airline also has nine slightly larger Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, all of which are also equipped with the same business class product.

I secured this flight as part of a routing that took me from Doha–Abu Dhabi–Muscat with Etihad Airways, and finally to Jakarta with Oman Air, for a total of 60,000 Aeroplan points.

Due to the relatively new partnership with Aeroplan, there are now more opportunities to book First Class or business class flights with Oman Air than before.

The airline’s network is relatively strong in Europe, the Middle East, and South East Asia, so be sure to consider it when you’re planning a trip in any of these parts of the world.

In terms of redeeming points for premium travel with Oman Air, Aeroplan is definitely the best choice for now, due to the relative ease with which you can accumulate points. In 2024, Oman Air will join Oneworld, which should open up far more redemption possibilities via Oneworld airlines’ loyalty programs.

Oman Air 787 Business Class – Ground Experience

Prior to boarding, I popped by the Oman Air Business Class Lounge. The lounge is a seriously impressive space that strikes the perfect balance between function and design.

I’ve previously reviewed this lounge as part of my visit to the Oman Air First Class Lounge. As the larger of the two lounges, it’s able to accommodate a sizeable crowd without sacrificing the sense of exclusivity that one hopes to find in a lounge.

Passengers flying in business class or First Class with Oman Air, or Oman Air Sindbad Silver or Gold members, are eligible to access the business class lounge.

Inside, you’ll find not one, but two dining areas that offer a tempting spread of self-serve…