A Romanian airline announces the resumption of its flights to Damascus.

Romanian company "Dane Air" announced on Thursday, May 8, the resumption of its regular flights to the Syrian capital, Damascus, becoming the first European Union airline to return to Syrian skies after years of suspension.

According to the company's statement, flights are scheduled to start from June 15, heading to Damascus from several European cities, including Bucharest, Frankfurt, Berlin, and Stockholm.

This step came after "Dane Air" obtained official approval from the Romanian Ministry of Transport in late March, followed by approval from Syrian authorities in April, based on bilateral agreements between the two countries.

In this context, the company's CEO, Matt Ian David, emphasized that "Syria truly needs to connect with the world, Romania has a long history with Syria, and history has brought the two peoples together," adding that the decision to resume flights reflects the company's belief in the role of aviation in "strengthening ties between countries, not isolating them."

It is worth noting that the first flight to Damascus after a long hiatus landed at Damascus International Airport on January 7 via Qatar Airways after a 13-year hiatus. The airport later witnessed the return of Turkish and Jordanian flights.

Meanwhile, Syrian Air continues to operate flights to several Arab destinations, such as Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, and Lebanon, with plans to reopen new routes soon to enhance its presence in the regional air transport network.