We were able to return to Oman at the last minute, say expats

We were able to return to Oman at the last minute, say expats

Muscat: Indian expatriates living in Oman say they are grateful to be able to return to the country before the decision to ban passengers from three South Asian countries came into effect. Many people from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh who had flown to their home countries on holiday and business were expected to return later, but they were forced to prepone their flights so that they could come back before 6pm on Saturday, 24 April. "I believe I came in on the last flight to Oman, at 5:45 pm, just 15 minutes before the ban," said Arun Kumar, who needed to cut short his holiday to Kerala, "I was initially required to fly back on the 13th of May - I had only come to India on the ninth of this month to see my family. When I heard of this ban, fortunately, the travel agents in Muscat were very helpful in organising everything. "It took me one and a half days to get my PCR test in Kerala, and even at the last minute, I was not sure if I would get a seat," he added. "Fortunately, at 7:45pm on Friday evening, my agent told me there was a