Reuters has reported that Singapore Airlines and British Airways have increased their flights over Afghanistan's airspace due to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

The report states that in the second week of this month, the number of flights passing through Afghanistan’s airspace was more than seven times higher compared to the same period last year.

Shakir Yaqubi, an economic expert, said: “The resumption of flights can, on the one hand, increase confidence in Afghanistan’s airspace and, on the other hand, boost the revenues earned from aviation. Additionally, Afghanistan can be seen as an alternative route to the Middle East, providing an opportunity for airlines that cannot pass through Middle Eastern airspace to benefit from this relatively advantageous route.”

Meanwhile, the Chamber of Commerce and Investment noted that the increase in flights through Afghan airspace will also boost the country’s income.

Khanjan Alokozai, a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and Investment, stated: “The Islamic Emirate must work to gain the world’s trust regarding air and ground security, which is in Afghanistan’s best interest. The increased use of Afghan airspace not only generates significant revenue but is also important for transit.”

The Ministry of Transport and Aviation assures that all necessary facilities have been provided to accommodate the increase in flights over the country’s airspace.

Imamuddin Ahmadi, the spokesman for the Ministry of Transport and Aviation, said: “Afghanistan’s airspace is fully prepared. Since the victory, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has actively resumed flights, and thankfully, there have been no problems.”

In the past year, international airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Air Arabia, and Flydubai have also resumed their flights to Afghanistan.