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Turkish Airlines Resumes Afghanistan Flights After 3-Year Hiatus

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In a significant development for air travel connectivity, Turkish Airlines has reinstated its flights to Kabul International Airport, marking the revival of crucial links to Afghanistan’s capital.

This resumption comes nearly three years after the carrier’s services were suspended following the collapse of the Western-backed government. Renowned as “the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world,” Turkish Airlines boasts an impressive network spanning 346 destinations across 130 countries, encompassing all six continents.

With its reputation for extensive global reach, the airline’s return to Kabul underscores the restoration of vital air transport connections to the region. Commencing operations on May 21, 2024, Turkish Airlines now offers regular flights to Kabul, providing a lifeline for travelers seeking to access and depart from the Afghan capital.

The strategic scheduling of flights, occurring four times weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, ensures a reliable and accessible service for passengers. Furthermore, travelers can avail themselves of competitive round-trip fares starting from 805 USD for flights between Istanbul and Kabul, inclusive of taxes and fees.

With flights now available for booking since April 26, 2024, passengers have the opportunity to seize the convenience and accessibility offered by Turkish Airlines’ renewed services to Kabul.

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This country tops visa rejections in the popular Schengen countries

Recent data from Schengen Visa Info reveals a significant disparity in visa approval rates, with Pakistan topping the list for the highest number of rejections in Spain.

In 2023, 52.84% of visa applications from Pakistan were denied, making it the country with the highest rejection rate for Schengen visas in Spain.

This rejection rate is the highest among all nationalities, pointing to a concerning trend for Pakistani applicants.

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A total of 9,766 visa applications from Pakistan were rejected, highlighting the challenges many Pakistanis face when seeking a visa to Spain.

This high rejection rate is part of a larger pattern that has seen applicants from several African and South Asian countries struggle with Spanish visa approvals.

While many nationalities have faced rejections, Pakistan’s figures are particularly striking, drawing attention to the challenges specific regions face in securing visas for popular Schengen destinations like Spain.

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While Pakistan leads the rejection list, other countries have also experienced significant denial rates. Nigeria, ranked second, saw a 49.85% rejection rate, with a similar trend affecting applicants from countries like Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, and Ghana, whose rejection rates ranged from 43.4% to 48.21%.

These high rejection rates for applicants from African and South Asian countries contrast sharply with the approval rates seen in other parts of the world.

In stark contrast, countries like Jamaica, Indonesia, and Thailand enjoyed exceptionally high approval rates for their visa applications.

Jamaica led the pack with an impressive 98.4% approval rate, followed by Indonesia at 96.1% and Thailand with over 95%. Saudi Arabia and the Philippines also posted high approval rates at 94.32% and 93.91%, respectively.