SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Air Promotion Group (APG) Distribution Systems (DS) to manage its Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) coordination services. 

This partnership represents an important milestone in SalamAir’s continued efforts to enhance its global distribution network and optimize financial settlement operations. Through APG DS’s extensive international presence and proven industry expertise, SalamAir will increase its accessibility and performance across key BSP markets, ensuring streamlined processes, operational efficiency, and robust financial governance. 

As part of its long-term distribution strategy, SalamAir is focused on expanding its reach within Global Distribution Systems (GDS) to strengthen its engagement with the global travel trade. This collaboration with APG will enhance the airline’s visibility in core markets, improve coordination with travel partners, and support a more effective sales ecosystem across its international markets. 

Steven Allen, Chief Commercial Officer at SalamAir, commented: “This partnership expands SalamAir’s global reach and makes our low fares and value proposition more accessible to travel agencies worldwide. It directly supports our vision to grow our footprint, enhance international connectivity, and create new opportunities for trade, travel, and tourism—strengthening our role in Oman’s economic growth.” 

Emilie Biggerstaff, Director of APG DS, stated: “We're proud to partner with SalamAir to strengthen their global distribution strategy and unlock new growth opportunities.  Together, we're focused on delivering smarter, data-driven solutions that will elevate their worldwide sales performance and support their long-term success.” 

As SalamAir continues to expand its network across the Middle East, South Asia, and East Africa, the airline remains committed to connecting more passengers through its affordable and reliable low-cost model. The partnership with APG Distribution Services underscores SalamAir’s ongoing commitment to expanding accessibility, improving distribution reach, and serving a growing international customer base. 

Notes to Editors   

For more information, please contact  

Shaimaa Al-Abri | SalamAir | shaimaa.alabri@salamair.com  

 About SalamAir

SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, commenced operations in 2017 and currently operates a fleet of 15 Airbus A320/A321 aircraft, with over 80 daily flights. SalamAir expects to carry over 4 million passengers in 2025, a 25% increase from the 3.2 million passengers carried in 2024. In February 2025, SalamAir announced an order for 10 additional aircraft, aiming to grow its fleet to 25 aircraft by 2028.  

For more information about SalamAir, please visit www.salamair.com 

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About APG

APG Airlines enables travel agents to issue tickets across a wider range of airlines and flight combinations that extend beyond traditional GDS capabilities. Through its A1-Z1™ ticketing solution, APG provides access to carriers with limited or no GDS presence, allowing seamless ticketing even in markets where agents lack local BSP participation or ticketing authority. By publishing partner airline content under its A1 or Z1 codes, APG delivers greater choice, operational flexibility, and added value through benefits such as free itinerary changes, enhanced baggage protection, and its comprehensive Total Security Package.