Seoul (TDI): In a significant development for air travel and tourism, the aviation authorities of Uzbekistan and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Seoul.
The MoU is designed to enhance bilateral air connectivity and bolster tourism between the two nations.
Key provisions of the MoU include the removal of previous restrictions on the number of airlines permitted to operate flights between Uzbekistan and South Korea.
This change is expected to significantly improve connectivity, facilitating increased travel options for passengers.
It also raises the number of regular flights between the two countries from 10 to 24 per week for each nation’s airlines, totaling 48 flights per week.
Specifically, up to 12 flights per week will operate between Tashkent and Seoul, with an additional four flights per week scheduled from various regions in South Korea to Tashkent, and the same from Uzbekistan’s regions to Seoul.
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A notable aspect of the MoU is the establishment of a special “Open Skies” regime at the international airports of Jeju in South Korea and Samarkand in Uzbekistan.
This initiative is poised to benefit the airlines of both countries, fostering greater trade and economic cooperation.
These agreements are anticipated to enhance not only passenger transport but also cargo and goods turnover, while actively promoting tourism to Uzbekistan’s rich historical cities.
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Additionally, several new airlines from Uzbekistan, including Air Samarkand, Qanot Sharq, and My Freighter (operating under the Centrum Air brand), are preparing to launch regular flights to South Korea, further strengthening air connectivity.
Uzbekistan Airways will continue its operations, ensuring a robust aviation link between the two countries.
Farkhund Yousafzai is an Associate Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
