Iran Air Increases Int’l Services by 60%
Senior official of Iran’s Transportation Ministry Mehdi Nourayee announced that the country's Air's international flights wintnessed a major 60% surge in the current year, saying that the number of seats offered by Iran Air to international travelers also increased by 135%.
He, meantime, added that the airliner had experienced a drop of around 21% in its domestic flights over the same period, noting that Iran Air has continued to report consistent growth in international flights this year.
Nourayee said Iran Air’s current active fleet consists of 55 aircraft, stating that the airline could recover from financial problems suffered because of the coronavirus pandemic and the US sanctions by relying on increased revenues from international flights.
His comments came as Iran’s national airline has been barred from accessing new planes and parts from foreign suppliers because of American sanctions on the country.
The company has also faced restrictions to expand its international destinations because of continued US pressure on countries involved in trade and economic ties with Iran.
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