Flight ticket demand falls in Oman as Omicron restrictions kick in around the world

Flight ticket demand falls in Oman as Omicron restrictions kick in around the world

From India to US, and UK to Canada, countries are reimposing restrictions in the wake of rising cases of fast-spreading Omicron variant. Muscat: Many passengers planning to fly out of Oman on holiday to mark the New Year are cancelling their trips, owing to fears of new restrictions around Omicron that if brought in, could leave them stuck overseas. With several states in India implementing additional protocols for passengers arriving from overseas, travel agents in Oman have seen people cancel flight bookings made for non-essential travel. "Governments across the world are reimposing restrictions because of the re-emergence of COVID-19," said Venkat Perumal, sales manager for Go First airlines. "The Indian government has requested all state governments to take appropriate protocols based on the evolving situation, and that has prompted states to take stringent actions, including institutional quarantine for all international travellers." "The travel industry is closely monitoring the situation, as travellers are hesitant to make their travel plans at this juncture," he added. "Some passengers have already changed their plans or cancelled bookings to avoid travel inconvenience at their destinations." Passengers from Dubai who fly to Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, must undergo seven-day home quarantine. Tamil Nadu has brought