Qatar Airways resumes flights to Syria after 13 year break due to civil war
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Qatar Airways has resumed flights to Syria after a 13-year hiatus. From January 7, weekly commercial flights between Doha and Damascus were resumed, after cancelling operation 13 years ago. There will be three weekly flights between Qatar and Damascus, Syria.
Flights were originally cancelled back in 2011, amid Syria's civil war. The airline said that the decision to restart operations “reflects the airline’s commitment to fostering regional connectivity and supporting passenger demand” a month after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s government, reports The Independent.
According to Qatar Airways, the airline will work closely with the authorities to ensure that “all necessary safety, security, and operational standards are met”. Qatar Airways Group chief executive officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: “We are pleased to resume flights to Damascus, a destination of great historical and cultural importance. This announcement underscores our dedication to fostering connectivity and facilitating travel for our passengers.”.
Passengers travelling to and from Damascus will benefit from Qatar Airways’ world-class service and access to Hamad International Airport, consistently ranked as one of the best airports in the world. The airline’s global network will offer travellers the opportunity to explore destinations around the world, via the airline’s hub in Doha.
The UK government has opened diplomatic contact with the Syrian rebels who toppled the dictator but still urges British citizens to leave the country as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) remains a proscribed terrorist organisation in the UK because of its past association with al-Qaida.
