Airlines not following COVID-19 measures to face legal action against in Oman

Airlines not following COVID-19 measures to face legal action against in Oman

The measures to be followed have been sent in a circular to all the airlines. Photo: ShutterstockMuscat: Airlines not following the regulations aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 in Oman will face legal action, the country's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has said.The news came as part of the plans drawn up by the body for flights to operate in the country, shortly after the reopening of Oman's ports of entry was announced. The measures to be followed were sent in a circular to all the airlines.“Airlines must take the necessary measures to ensure that the requirements to enter the Sultanate under this circular are implemented. Legal action will be taken against the offending airlines,” said the government body.Diplomats returning or arriving to the Sultanate must also now spend seven days in quarantine before returning to their duties. However, they are exempt from taking PCR tests, registering on the Tarassud+ app, and wearing the associated tracking bracelet.“Scheduled international flights will continue to operate under the designated national air carriers of each country, according to the agreed-upon coordination with these countries, taking into account the applicable procedures in each country for operating scheduled flights,” said the CAA.“Due to the ongoing implementation