Syrian Arab Airlines adds Aleppo to its destinations from Abu Dhabi International Airport

Press release

Published April 25th, 2011 - 01:33 GMT

Al Bawaba

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and Syrian Arab Airlines today announced the addition of a new Abu Dhabi - Aleppo route from Abu Dhabi International Airport, starting 1^st June, 2011.

The Abu Dhabi - Aleppo route will be operated every Wednesday on an Airbus A320, offering both Business Class and Economy services. The new route brings the total number of Syrian Arab Airlines flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to four per week. Syrian Arab Airlines also flies to Damascus from Abu Dhabi three times per week. The new Aleppo route gives UAE passengers a wider choice of routes to the various destinations in Syria.

Eng. Ahmed Al Haddabi, Senior Vice President of Airports Operations at Abu Dhabi Airports Company said: “The new route to Aleppo operated by Syrian Arab Airlines further expands our rapidly growing network of international destinations from Abu Dhabi International Airport. We are pleased to welcome this new development from one of our long-standing airline partners, which supports our continuous efforts to provide convenient direct services and connections to our passengers; ultimately reaching ADAC’s goal of becoming a world leading airports’ group.”

Maher Oweis, Regional Manager UAE, of Syrian Arab Airlines commented: “Syrian Arab Airlines is pleased to announce this new destination, which reflects our confidence in the Abu Dhabi market and in the level of services that are made available to us by Abu Dhabi Airports Company.”

Background Information

Syrian Arab Airlines

Syrian Arab Airlines, operating as Syrian Air, is the flag carrier airline of Syria. It operates scheduled international services to over 40 destinations in Asia, Europe and North Africa, as well as domestic services.

Its main base isDamascus International Airport. Syrian Airlines is reforming into a newer and modern airline, it is emerging from a 2-star airline to become the second 5-star airline of the Middle East following Qatar Airways. Syrian Air is evolving into its peek years as Syria is becoming one of the most visited tourist locations in the world.

Company Profile

Abu Dhabi Airports Company

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is a public joint-stock company incorporated by Emiri Decree number 5, of March 4, 2006, to spearhead the development of the Emirate's aviation industry. ADAC’s creation was part of an ambitious restructuring initiative launched by the Government of Abu Dhabi, aimed at delivering better services to support the Emirate’s long-term economic and tourism strategies and to help build a more vibrant economy that attracts and promotes private sector investment.