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Damascus International Airport reopens with first flight to Aleppo since fall of Assad | N18G

On December 18, 2024, a Syrian Air plane took off from Damascus International Airport, marking the first domestic flight since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad on December 8. The flight, bound for Aleppo, symbolizes a significant moment in post-Assad Syria. Saad Kheir Beik, director of internal flights at the airport, confirmed that all staff and planes were ready for operations, and international flights would soon follow. The flight was filled with technical operators and members of the ‘This is our life’ youth group, highlighting the involvement of the younger generation in Syria’s future. Passengers, including Safa Othman, expressed joy over being part of this historic event, hoping it would lead to more travel opportunities for Syrian youth. The international community is closely watching Syria’s new rulers to ensure stability and avoid further violence, as the country struggles to recover from a devastating 13-year civil war.

first published: Dec 19, 2024 11:47 am