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RIYADH: Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal has started direct flights to Damascus, re-establishing air links between the two countries after a period of suspended services.
The inaugural flight, arriving from Jeddah on Oct. 1, was welcomed by Abdullah Al-Harith, Saudi deputy ambassador to Syria, at Damascus International Airport.
The airline received regulatory approval earlier this year to operate to Syria, with CEO Steven Greenway announcing a planned launch in July.
The move is part of a wider regional trend, with airlines such as flynas, FlyDubai, and Royal Jordanian also resuming services to Damascus.
The return of international carriers follows recent decisions by the US and EU to lift long-standing economic sanctions on Syria, enabling renewed trade, tourism, and investment opportunities.