More privileges for those with more money: passengers flying on Oman Air (www.omanair.com) on Business Class (rates start from around B43,000 to Muscat and around B89,000 to Paris) until Mar 31 will receive an automatic upgrade to First Class. For economy class passengers (like us), the airline is also offering special fares to Middle Eastern destinations like Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha starting from B18,570 while European destinations start from B22,490 for Milan. Rates are inclusive of taxes and service charge, valid until Mar 31.