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First Flydubai Flight Lands in Damascus as Emirates Announces July Resumption
- Dubai-Based carrier flydubai resumed daily flights to Damascus starting June 1, 2025, marking the first UAE service to Syria in nearly 12 years.
- This resumption follows a prolonged air connectivity gap, and coincides with Jazeera Airways announcing June 19 flights from Kuwait to Damascus to reconnect communities.
- Flydubai's inaugural flight FZ 115 received a water cannon salute and was welcomed by UAE Ambassador Hassan Ahmed Al Shehhi and Syrian aviation officials at Damascus International Airport.
- Jazeera Airways CEO Barathan Pasupathi expressed satisfaction in resuming air services between Kuwait and Damascus, emphasizing that this connection is highly valuable to the large Syrian community residing and working in Kuwait.
- These airline actions restore vital air links, supporting regional connectivity, reinforcing economic and cultural bonds, and facilitating travel for large Syrian diaspora communities in the UAE and Kuwait.
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