The first flight of Oman's "Peace Air" company arrived today, Wednesday, at Damascus International Airport from Muscat, signaling the start of regular and direct air services between Damascus and Muscat, with two flights per week in the initial phase.
Rafat Kanno, Director of Government Communications and International Cooperation at the General Authority for Civil Aviation and Air Transport, clarified that receiving the first flight constitutes the first direct air route between the Sultanate of Oman and Syria, noting that flights will initially operate between Muscat and Damascus.
For his part, the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Syria, Faisal bin Omar bin Said Al-Murhun, explained that resuming direct air flights is an important step towards restoring services to the Omani capital, emphasizing the importance of these flights in enhancing commercial exchange and stimulating tourism.
On his part, Wahid bin Ibrahim Al-Balushi, Regional Director of International Sales at "Peace Air" company, stated that the company will begin operating two flights per week, expressing hope that increased demand will allow for more flights, and pointing out the possibility of expanding the company's route network to include other airports.
A delegation from Oman's Peace Air company had conducted a field tour at Damascus International Airport on September 28 last to review operational procedures and assess the operational and technical aspects related to the company's work to launch flights between Syria and the Sultanate of Oman.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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