The first Flydubai flight from the United Arab Emirates touched down at Kabul International Airport on Wednesday, marking the end of a two-year hiatus in operations by the airline.
In October, Flydubai announced its decision to reinstate flights between Kabul and the United Arab Emirates after a two-year suspension.
The resumption of Flydubai flights is being hailed as a significant and critical move, as expressed in a statement from the office of the Taliban’s deputy chief minister.
The statement said that the company will have two flights a week.
Following the collapse of the previous government in August 2021, numerous international airlines ceased their operations in Afghanistan.
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At present, two local airlines, Ariana Airlines and Kam Air, are operational in the country. However, there have been widespread complaints from passengers regarding a substantial increase in ticket prices for flights between Kabul and Dubai.
According to online sources, the cost for one passenger in the economy class from Kabul to Dubai is approximately $450, significantly higher than its cost two years ago.
Moreover, flights between Kabul and Islamabad have surged to an unprecedented $1,300 per passenger, as per information available online, raising concerns among travelers.