February 2, 2016: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been nominated as an award-winner in the ‘Transportation’ category of the Chicago Athenaeum Museum’s 2015 Good Design Awards, for their long-haul business class seat.
One of the main criteria for selection is based on whether or not a product can enrich society and people’s lives through its design, and Oman Air’s Serenity Suite, designed by Teague and built by B/E Aerospace, was awarded due to it combining innovation and luxury to offer a comfortable flying experience.
The suites features premium-size specifications on the seat, armrests, and fully flat bed. features include an electronically controlled backrest, leg rest, and seat depth, adjustable armrests, and a meal table and cocktail table. There is also a reading lamp, mood lighting, a pocket for magazines and newspapers, a storage compartment for carry-on baggage, and a selection of premium in-flight entertainment offerings.