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Gulf Insider
3 hours ago
- Gulf Insider
Syrian Flight RB 502 Enroute From Sharjah To Damascus Rerouted To Saudi Arabia's Tabuk Airport
Syrian Airlines has announced that Flight RB 502, travelling from Sharjah in the UAE to Damascus, was rerouted mid-flight due to regional tensions. The airline confirmed that the aircraft landed safely at Tabuk Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and reassured the public that all necessary safety precautions were observed. The airline added that, with the assistance of Saudi authorities, passengers were welcomed and accommodated in a hotel in Tabuk. Meanwhile, Syrian Airlines announced schedule adjustments for Flights 443/444 between Damascus and Istanbul on Sunday, June 15, confirming that the airspace for this route remains safe. Passengers are advised that Flight 443 will now depart Damascus at 15:40, arriving in Istanbul at 18:20, while the return Flight 444 will depart Istanbul at 19:20 and arrive in Damascus at 21:40. The airline clarified that this flight is proceeding as scheduled due to the completely safe conditions along its route, with no associated risks.
Leaders
a day ago
- Politics
- Leaders
Sharjah-Damascus Flight Rerouted to Saudi Arabia amid Israel-Iran Tensions
Syrian Airlines announced that a passenger plane that took off from Sharjah and was heading to Damascus was diverted mid-flight towards Saudi Arabia, according to Gulf News. The airlines assured that Flight RB 502 landed safely at Tabuk Airport on Sunday. This comes amid growing tensions and escalating conflict between Israel and Iran since June 13. Interestingly, Syrian Airlines noted that passengers were welcomed and accommodated in a hotel in Tabuk thanks to the assistance of Saudi authorities. The airlines announced on Sunday schedule adjustments for Flights 443/444 between Damascus and Istanbul after emphasizing the safety of airspace for this route. Flight 443 will depart Damascus at 15:40, arriving in Istanbul at 18:20. Meanwhile, the return Flight 444 will depart Istanbul at 19:20 and land in Damascus at 21:40. On June 13, Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran under the name of Operation Rising Lion. The military campaign targeted Iran's nuclear facilities and killed top military commanders and nuclear scientists. As a response, Iran launched a retaliatory wave of missiles against Israel and targeted Tel Aviv. Israel also killed three more Iranian nuclear scientists, raising the total number of scientists slain to nine, according to Gulf News. Currently, both countries are trading missiles and attacks amid intensifying efforts to halt the conflict. Related Topics: Jordan Shuts Airspace after Israeli Strikes on Iran Iran-Israel Escalation: Houthis Join Fighting, UK Moves Assets to Middle East Pakistan Supports Iran, Urges Muslim World to Unite, Defy Israel Short link : Post Views: 2
