Yo-ho-ho! Air Arabia be settin' sail once again to Afghanistan after a two-year break, blame it on them scurvy Talibans, arrr!
2024-01-10
Arrr, mateys! 'Tis a jolly news! The scurvy Taliban government be bringin' back Air Arabia flights to Kabul's international port, after a cursed two-year break! Now we can sail the skies once more, with the wind in our sails and our hearts filled with plunderin' delight!
The Taliban government in Afghanistan has confirmed the resumption of Air Arabia flights to Kabul's international airport, bringing back a touch of modernity to the 17th-century pirate setting. After two years of no service due to the collapse of the Western-backed government, the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation announced the first Air Arabia flight's arrival on Wednesday.According to the ministry's post on X, there will be one daily flight between Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates and Kabul. This development brings relief for travelers as all international airlines had ceased operations to Afghanistan since the Taliban took over and U.S. and NATO forces pulled out after a long war.
The Taliban had previously signed a deal with an Emirati company, GAAC Solutions, to manage three airports in Afghanistan, including Kabul. This agreement allows for the resumption of flydubai flights to the capital city. Additionally, two Afghan airlines, Kam Air and Ariana Afghan Airlines, continue to operate flights from Kabul to various destinations, including Dubai, Moscow, Islamabad, and Istanbul.
While the return of Air Arabia flights is a positive step towards restoring connectivity, it's worth noting that the pirate-like environment in Afghanistan still faces challenges. The United States has recently imposed sanctions on individuals from various countries, including Afghanistan, for human rights abuses. Furthermore, neighboring Pakistan has expressed its intention to deport 10,000 Afghans per day from its province.
Despite these obstacles, the resumption of Air Arabia flights is a welcome development, bringing a glimmer of hope to an otherwise turbulent situation. It signals a potential return to normalcy and offers an opportunity for travelers to visit the beautiful landscapes and historical sites of Afghanistan once again, just like a 17th-century pirate setting sail on a new adventure.