Headline: Syria‘s Skies Reopen: International and Domestic Flights Resume Post-Assad Uprising
Subhead: Damascus – After a temporary suspension following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, international and domestic flights are set to resume in Syria from next week.
SEO-Friendly Introduction: The skies of Syria are gearing up for a new dawn as international and domestic flights are poised to restart operations after a brief halt following the political transition late last month. The reboot will commenced with international flights in and out of Damascus International Airport starting Tuesday.
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Ashhad al-Salibi, the head of Syria’s General Authority for Civil Aviation, announced that Damascus International Airport will commence receiving international flights from Tuesday. In an interview with the state news agency SANA, Salibi confirmed the reopening, stating, "We are ready to accept international flights from all corners of the globe."
The move by the Syrian government comes as a sign of normalization following the recent political changes that led to the resignation of long-time President Bashar al-Assad. The suspension of flights was one of the immediate consequences of the political upheaval that unfolded last month.
Confirming the thaw in aviation restrictions, Syria’s flag carrier, SyriaAir, has announced it will restart its route from Damascus to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, beginning Tuesday, January 7. This decision comes on the heels of Qatar Airways’ similar announcement, where they will recommence flights to Damascus after nearly a decade-long hiatus, with three weekly services commencing from Tuesday.
International aid flights and diplomatic delegations have already begun touching down in Syria, with domestic flights resuming operations as well. The first post-Assad flight took to the skies on December 18, transporting passengers from Damascus to the northern city of Aleppo.
This development signals a new chapter in Syria’s aviation sector as it looks to rebuild and reconnect with the global air transport network. The reopening of airspace is also symbolic of the government’s commitment to restoring normalcy and boosting economic recovery following months of political unrest.
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