An aircraft belonging to Uzbekistan Airways, which made the first flight from Uzbekistan to Alanya and departed from the city of Tashkent, landed at Gazipaşa Airport today. The aircraft, carrying 156 passengers, was welcomed with a water salute ceremony, and flowers were presented to the passengers and crew disembarking from the plane. The welcoming ceremony for this historic flight was attended by Gazipaşa District Governor Selami Korkutata, Gazipaşa Deputy Mayors Adem Kaya and Selçuk Özdemir, Alanya Municipal Advisor Nazmi Zavlak, the Chairman of the Alanya Association of Tourism Operators, Burhan Sili, officials from the Alanya Tourism Promotion Foundation, and representatives from the airline.
**26 FLIGHTS WILL TAKE PLACE THROUGHOUT THE SEASON**
As part of the welcoming ceremony, which began with the water salute, carnations were presented to the passengers by members of the official delegation. The aircraft crew was thanked, and a cake was cut together to commemorate this important moment. Uzbekistan Airways will operate 26 flights from Tashkent to Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport between June 12 and September 4, on Thursdays. A total of 4,300 passengers are expected to travel during these flights throughout the season.