Uzbekistan and the United Kingdom are negotiating the creation of a direct air route connecting Tashkent and Manchester. The implementation of such a connection is intended to improve conditions for business and tourist travel, as well as expand transit potential.
The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the UK, Ravshan Usmanov, met with the Director of Corporate Affairs at Manchester Airports Group, Rhys Wally. The main subject of discussion was the possibility of opening a direct flight from Tashkent to Manchester.
Representatives of the British side emphasized that Manchester Airport holds a prominent position among the largest transport hubs in both the UK and Northern Europe. Over 32 million passengers pass through this airport annually, and the current infrastructure allows for an increase in this figure to 70 million in the future.
The participants concluded that the active development of the aviation sector in Uzbekistan and the expansion of local carriers' capabilities create favorable prerequisites for launching a new international destination. Manchester Airports Group expressed its readiness to support Uzbek airlines in implementing this project.
The company believes that a direct air connection will strengthen business and tourist ties between the two countries and enhance Uzbekistan's status as a transit hub between Europe and other regions. The parties agreed to continue joint work on resolving all necessary organizational issues for the launch of flights.
