First Turkish Airlines flight lands in Syria after 13 years
The first Turkish Airlines plane has landed in Syria after 13 years, arriving at the capital of Damascus on January 23rd, an AFP correspondent has reported, according to Al-Monitor via AFP.
The plane, which carried aid and 345 passengers, such as the Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Eksi and Turkish officials, had come from Istanbul, according to the correspondent.
Syria’s official news agency SANA said: “The first Turkish Airlines passenger plane landed at Damascus International Airport after a hiatus of some 13 years, with Syrian passengers on board.”
Turkey announced on January 15th that commercial flights to Damascus will soon recommence. The country supports the rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad in December.
Al-Monitor, AFP, SANA
