Etihad re-routes flights to avoid conflict airspace in Iraq

Etihad Airways has announced that it will re-route its flights to avoid conflict airspace in Iraq. The decision follows the deterioration of the security situation in parts of the country.

The safety of Etihad Airways’ passengers and staff is of paramount importance, and the airline will continue to monitor the security situation closely.

Flights to Basra and Baghdad, which have a daily risk assessment, continue to operate as normal.

Etihad Airways has suspended all flights to Erbil, Iraq with immediate effect until further notice.

The decision to suspend the four flights a week passenger service follows advice regarding the possibility of a deteriorating security situation in the region as a result of on-going military conflict between Iraqi security and ISIS forces.

The safety of Etihad Airways’ passengers and staff is of paramount importance, and the airline will continue to monitor the security situation closely before recommencing scheduled services to and from Erbil.

Guests booked to fly to Erbil are advised to contact the airline’s nearest office, details of which can be found on the Etihad Airways website at www.etihad.com , or call the Etihad Airways Contact Centre on: + 971 (0)2 599 0000 (UAE) to discuss options to re-route, re-book or cancel their travel plans.

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