In Pictures: The first repatriation flight from Oman to Philippines

The first repatriation flight of Filipino Nationals aboard the Omanair flight WY 2483 has departed from Muscat International Airport. This repatriation flight is the initiative of the Philippine Embassy in Oman and Philippine Overseas Labor Office Muscat for those OFWs who intend to go home to the Philippines despite this COVID-19 pandemic.

Kindly read the advisory about the repatriation here: https://www.juaninoman.com/repatriation-of-filipino-nationals-in-oman/.

We have some photos to show you of our dear kababayan’s journey.

As per the advisory from the Philippine Embassy, subsequent repatriation flights are being arranged.

“As this is the initial repatriation flight, the public is informed that subsequent repatriation flights are being arranged. Those who have submitted requests for repatriation assistance by way of the online portal and are not in the initial repatriation flight shall be included in subsequent repatriation flights.

The Embassy assures that it shall continue to arrange for repatriation flights to the Philippines for Filipino nationals in Oman affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and who wish to be repatriated until airline and airport operations are normalized. Advisories shall be issued as details of the repatriation flights are finalized.”