Today, I’m taking a gamble on Omani low-cost carrier SalamAir, flying from Doha to Muscat onboard their Airbus A321neo. Low-cost airlines can be a bit of a lottery - you book the ticket, keep expectations in check, and hope the experience matches the price. But every now and then, those gambles really pay off.
In this full flight review, I’ll take you through the entire journey from Hamad International Airport in Doha to arrival in Muscat. We’ll look at the cabin, the leather seats and headrests, legroom, onboard comfort, punctuality, the buy-on-board café menu, and just how affordable those add-ons really are.
With an on-time departure, on-time arrival, friendly crew, and surprisingly comfortable seating, SalamAir might just prove that low-cost doesn’t have to mean low quality. Is this one of the best value short-haul experiences in the region? And would I take the gamble again?
Route: Doha (DOH) to Muscat (MCT)
Aircraft: Airbus A321neo (A40-OXA)
Cabin: Economy
Flight Time: 1 hours, 21 minutes
Cost: £109.60 (one-way cash ticket with cabin baggage/seat selection)
Watch here -
In this full flight review, I’ll take you through the entire journey from Hamad International Airport in Doha to arrival in Muscat. We’ll look at the cabin, the leather seats and headrests, legroom, onboard comfort, punctuality, the buy-on-board café menu, and just how affordable those add-ons really are.
With an on-time departure, on-time arrival, friendly crew, and surprisingly comfortable seating, SalamAir might just prove that low-cost doesn’t have to mean low quality. Is this one of the best value short-haul experiences in the region? And would I take the gamble again?
Watch here -
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