Tajikistan’s Somon Air started its flight operations in Pakistan on Thursday, with its inaugural flight from Dushanbe landing in Islamabad.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and the Ambassador of Tajikistan in Pakistan, Yusuf Sharifzoda, received 14 passengers of flight SMR-129 upon their arrival at Islamabad International Airport.
Fire tenders from the Civil Aviation Rescue and Fire-Fighting Service presented a traditional water cannon salute to the aircraft.
The flight was handled by Shaheen Airport Services, a subsidiary of the Pakistan Air Force.
A cake-cutting ceremony was also held on the occasion. Shaheen Airport Services Executive Director Air Commodore (R) Wasim Ahmed Khan, General Manager Shaheen Airport Services Islamabad Air Cdre (retd) Shahid Nadeem, and the Chief Executive Officer of Somon Air expressed satisfaction over the milestone.
The Airport Manager, Director of SAPS, and other dignitaries were also present at the ceremony.
The return flight of Somon Air, SMR-130, departed from Islamabad to Dushanbe on the same day in the afternoon with 52 passengers on board.
The launch of Somon Air’s flights will facilitate direct travel between Islamabad and Dushanbe, saving travel time.
The flight will operate once a week on Thursdays, utilizing the comfort of Boeing 737 aircraft. The frequency of the flights will be increased subsequently.
The flight will allow passengers to conveniently experience the cultural richness and marvels of both countries at an affordable price.
