Silk Avia Raises Domestic Air Fares From February 2026
On average, fares will rise by about 7–7.5%
Flights
Iran Reopens Airspace After Hours-Long Closure
Most carriers continue to avoid Iran
Flights to and From Uzbekistan Diverted After Iran Closes Airspace
Several international flights were forced to turn back
Uzbekistan Airlines Launch 33 New Routes in 2025
The country now hosts 17 domestic and 51 foreign carriers
Greek Airspace Closure Triggers Major Flight Disruption Across Europe
Greece has closed its airspace after a major technical failure disrupted air traffic control systems, causing widespread flight cancellations and delays across the country
U.S. Caribbean Airspace Curbs to End After Maduro Capture
The announcement followed the cancellation of hundreds of flights
Air Travel Demand in Uzbekistan Rises 21% in 2025
Domestic flights recorded the strongest growth
Russia-Tashkent Flights to Get Cheaper in 2026
International flights from Russia will become 29% cheaper
Uzbekistan–Goa Direct Flights Resume, Strengthening Tourism and International Connectivity
IndiGo Flight Cancellations Hit Hundreds
The previous day saw at least 150 cancellations
SCAT Airlines Adds Turkestan Routes to Uzbekistan
The Turkestan to Urgench service begins on December 1
Two Dead After Cargo Plane Crashes Into Sea at Hong Kong Airport
Crew escaped from the water and passenger flights continue
AirAsia Launches Direct Flights Between Kuala Lumpur and Tashkent
Passenger check-in for the first flight took place in a festive atmosphere
Qanot Sharq Seeks US Approval to Launch Uzbekistan’s First Private Transatlantic Flights
Qanot Sharq plans to operate charter services on demand
Aeroflot Plane Forced into Go-Around After Tashkent Earthquake
Such measures are in line with international standards set by ICAO
Singapore Airlines A380 Turns Back to Frankfurt After Mid-Air Glitch
Airbus A320 Set to Overtake Boeing 737 as Most Delivered Passenger Jet
By early August the A320 family trailed the 737 by only 20 aircraft
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to Boost Air Travel with 42 Weekly Flights on Key Routes
Other routes will be expanded to allow up to 14 weekly services
Uzbekistan and Hong Kong Discuss Direct Air Links
Chinese carrier Hong Kong Airlines is being considered as the potential operator
New International Airports Planned for Tashkent, Bukhara and Urgench in Uzbekistan from 2026
The authorities intend to increase domestic air traffic by at least 50%
Uzbekistan and Indonesia Sign Deal to Expand Air Travel
The two sides agreed to lift all limits on the number of airlines permitted to operate between Uzbekistan and Indonesia
Three Tour Operators Fined in Uzbekistan for Illegal Umrah Advertising
Authorities also penalized eight social media accounts for promoting unlicensed pilgrimage packages
Samarkand Airport Sees 9.4% Passenger Growth in First Half of 2025
In the first half of the year, the airport handled more than 5,500 flights
India’s Boeing 787 Crash: Preliminary Report Points to Sudden Engine Shutdown
The crash killed 260 people and remains the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 787