Emirates airlines halts flights to Baghdad until end-November

By Tuba Ongun

Emirates airlines will not operate flights to and from Baghdad until the end of November, the company announced on Tuesday.

"Customers transiting through Dubai on Emirates with final destination Baghdad will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice," the company said in a statement.

It added that low-cost international carrier flydubai would continue to operate flights to Baghdad.

The airline also announced that flight suspension to and from Beirut is extended until and including Dec. 31, 2024.

"We continue to closely monitor the situation in the region and are in contact with relevant authorities regarding developments," it added.