Larnaca and Paphos International Airports are happy to have flights from Europe again. This is good news for Cyprus's travel industry. Many airlines from Europe are flying again. Emirates has also returned, which shows hope for the country.
These important flights started again on Saturday. They were stopped for a short time because of problems in the Middle East. Now, people and goods can travel to and from Cyprus. This is very important for the economy and for tourists. By Monday, Larnaca Airport had 102 flights. Paphos Airport had 36 flights. Some flights were cancelled, especially to Israel, Qatar, and Bahrain. However, many airlines plan to fly more flights later in March.
A big thing is that Emirates is flying every day between Larnaca and Dubai. This shows that the airline feels safer in the area. Other airlines like Lufthansa, Austrian, British Airways, easyJet, and Transavia are also flying again. Low-cost airlines like Wizz Air and Ryanair are flying too. Cyprus Airways, the national airline, is also part of this.
Cyprus's airspace has been strong. A small drone incident happened, but it did not cause a long closure. The airspace stayed open. Countries like Greece, France, and Britain are also helping to make the eastern Mediterranean safer.
The return of these flights helps Cypriot people travel. It also brings visitors to the island. The airport company is working with the government. A Cyprus Airways flight will bring about 180 Cypriots home from Dubai. The return of European and other flights shows that Cyprus wants to stay an important place for travel.