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Arab News
28-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi carrier flyadeal to start flights to Syria, CEO says
MANILA: Saudi budget carrier flyadeal could start flying to Syria as early as July, CEO Steven Greenway said on Wednesday, joining a handful of foreign airlines introducing or resuming flights to the country as sanctions against it are scaled back. 'We got approvals last week to fly to Syria ... We're getting ready to hopefully launch that in July,' Greenway told Reuters in Manila, where he announced a deal to lease two jets from Philippine budget airline Cebu Pacific. Many airlines pulled out of Syria during its 14-year civil war. International flights also stopped for a period after rebels toppled former President Bashar Assad in December 2024, but then resumed with services currently offered by Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Royal Jordanian as well as Syrian carriers. UAE-based FlyDubai has said it will resume services from June. US President Donald Trump's administration last week issued orders effectively lifting sanctions on Syria. Trump said he did so at the behest of Saudi Arabia's crown prince. EU foreign ministers also agreed last week to lift economic sanctions on Syria.
Khaleej Times
28-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Saudi carrier flyadeal to start flights to Syria, CEO says
Saudi budget carrier flyadeal could start flying to Syria as early as July, CEO Steven Greenway said on Wednesday, joining a handful of foreign airlines introducing or resuming flights to the country as sanctions against it are scaled back. "We got approvals last week to fly to Syria... We're getting ready to hopefully launch that in July," Greenway told Reuters in Manila where he announced a deal to lease two jets from Philippine budget airline Cebu Pacific. Many airlines pulled out of Syria during its 14-year civil war. International flights also stopped for a period after rebels toppled former President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, but then resumed with services currently offered by Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Royal Jordanian as well as Syrian carriers. United Arab Emirates-based FlyDubai has said it will resume services from June. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration last week issued orders effectively lifting sanctions on Syria. Trump said he did so at the behest of Saudi Arabia's crown prince. EU foreign ministers also agreed last week to lift economic sanctions on Syria. Saudi Arabia
Al Arabiya
28-05-2025
- Business
- Al Arabiya
Saudi carrier flyadeal to start flights to Syria: CEO
Saudi budget carrier flyadeal could start flying to Syria as early as July, CEO Steven Greenway said on Wednesday, joining a handful of foreign airlines introducing or resuming flights to the country as sanctions against it are scaled back. 'We got approvals last week to fly to Syria ... We're getting ready to hopefully launch that in July,' Greenway told Reuters in Manila where he announced a deal to lease two jets from Philippine budget airline Cebu Pacific. Many airlines pulled out of Syria during its 14-year civil war. International flights also stopped for a period after former President Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December 2024, but then resumed with services currently offered by Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Royal Jordanian as well as Syrian carriers. United Arab Emirates-based FlyDubai has said it will resume services from June. US President Donald Trump's administration last week issued orders effectively lifting sanctions on Syria. Trump said he did so at the behest of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. EU foreign ministers also agreed last week to lift economic sanctions on Syria.
Reuters
28-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Saudi carrier flyadeal to start flights to Syria, CEO says
MANILA, May 28 (Reuters) - Saudi budget carrier flyadeal could start flying to Syria as early as July, CEO Steven Greenway said on Wednesday, joining a handful of foreign airlines introducing or resuming flights to the country as sanctions against it are scaled back. "We got approvals last week to fly to Syria ... We're getting ready to hopefully launch that in July," Greenway told Reuters in Manila where he announced a deal to lease two jets from Philippine budget airline Cebu Pacific. Many airlines pulled out of Syria during its 14-year civil war. International flights also stopped for a period after rebels toppled former President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, but then resumed with services currently offered by Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Royal Jordanian as well as Syrian carriers. United Arab Emirates-based FlyDubai has said it will resume services from June. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration last week issued orders effectively lifting sanctions on Syria. Trump said he did so at the behest of Saudi Arabia's crown prince. EU foreign ministers also agreed last week to lift economic sanctions on Syria.
Business Recorder
17-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
FlyDubai commences its operations at BKIAP
KARACHI: FlyDubai has commenced its operations at Bacha Khan International Airport, Peshawar (BKIAP). The inaugural flight FZ-375 from Dubai landed at BKIAP last night carrying 164 passengers and was welcomed with the traditional water cannon salute in a ceremonial reception. Following the aircraft's arrival, a celebratory cake-cutting ceremony was held at the airport terminal. The event was attended by numerous high-ranking officials, including the Airport Manager, Airside Manager, Duty Terminal Manager, FlyDubai Director Commercial, Chief Security Officer ASF, CFRO, Deputy Director Operations ASF, Deputy Director FIA, and several FlyDubai staff members. 'This new service represents a significant milestone in expanding aviation connectivity between Peshawar and the Gulf region,' said PAA spokesman. 'It will also enhance access to European destinations for travellers from this region,' he added. The inaugural return flight departed from Peshawar to Dubai as scheduled at 02:20 hours, carrying 185 passengers. This new route is expected to boost tourism and business travel while providing more options for the significant Pakistani expatriate community working in the United Arab Emirates and beyond. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
