Syrian authorities have announced that the first domestic flight from Damascus International Airport to Aleppo has successfully taken off, signaling a gradual resumption of operations at the airport.
In addition, the Central Bank of Syria confirmed the reactivation of ATMs and electronic payment services, further underscoring efforts to restore normalcy.
The airport’s director had previously stated that full operations would recommence on Wednesday.
Videos circulating on social media show airport staff repainting Syrian aircraft, replacing the current flag with the historic "Independence Flag," originally adopted at Syria’s independence.
The flag's colors carry historical significance: green represents the Rashidun Caliphate, white symbolizes the Umayyad Caliphate, and black signifies the Abbasid Caliphate.
The decision to revert to the Independence Flag on aircraft marks a symbolic shift amid Syria's ongoing efforts to normalize domestic air travel and reinstate essential services at its capital's key transportation hub.
Damascus International Airport's reopening is expected to play a pivotal role in reconnecting Syria’s major cities and revitalizing economic and social activities disrupted by years of conflict.
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