Etihad Airways has restarted commercial flights to Syria after a 14-year hiatus, prompted by the Syrian civil war. The airline will operate four weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Damascus utilizing Airbus A320 aircraft. Flights were suspended in 2012 as the conflict escalated, severely disrupting air travel to and from the country. This resumption signals a potential shift in air travel accessibility to Syria as the security situation improves. The move is expected to facilitate increased connectivity and potentially support economic recovery efforts in the region. Etihad’s decision follows similar steps taken by other airlines in recent months, indicating a growing confidence in the stability of Syrian airspace. The airline did not comment on specific security assessments undertaken prior to resuming operations.