DUBAI: Yemen Airways announced the launch of direct flights between Yemen’s Socotra archipelago and Jeddah, with weekly services set to begin on Wednesday.
Mohsen Haidara, deputy general manager for commercial affairs at Yemen Airways, told the Yemeni News Agency that the inaugural flight scheduled for Wednesday will facilitate the evacuation of foreign tourists stranded on Socotra due to recent operational challenges.
Haidara said the airline will subsequently operate regular weekly flights on the Socotra-Jeddah route, aiming to boost tourism and strengthen the island’s status as a global destination.
He added that the new route contributes to the local economy, in line with Yemen Airways’ efforts to expand links with key regional destinations and support tourism development on the island.
