Romanian airline DAN AIR is resuming flights to Syria. The airline is temporarily relocating its operations from Damascus to Aleppo.
The airline will operate all scheduled flights from Aleppo International Airport from March 15 through 26.
The relocation is a result of the closure of Damascus airspace amid the Middle East conflict.
The decision follows a thorough risk assessment conducted by DAN AIR's safety committee, and approved by the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority.
“Resuming flights to Syria was a necessary step given the strong passenger demand, especially as there are currently very limited transport options for people seeking to leave the conflict-affected region of the Middle East,” said DAN AIR CEO Matt Ian David. “There are significant Syrian communities across Europe, and for many of them our flights from Bucharest represent one of the most accessible and direct ways to return home to their families.”
Passengers booked to travel to Damascus from March 15 have been relocated and will travel from Aleppo International Airport.
DAN AIR usually operates two weekly flights to Damascus from Bucharest.