Emirates resumes its flights to Iraq and cancels all Iran-bound flights
- 08 Oct 2024
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
Emirates announced the resumption of its services to and from Iraq (Basra and Baghdad), and customers intending to transit through Dubai to final destinations in Iraq will be permitted to travel.
Additionally, Emirates flights to and from Iran (Tehran) scheduled on October 8, 2024, have been cancelled.
It has been announced that customers intending to transit through Dubai and to reach their final destination in Tehran will not be permitted to travel from their point of origin until 15 October 2024.
Flights operated by Emirates to and from Beirut will remain suspended until October 15, 2024. It has been announced that customers who are transiting through Dubai and whose final destination is Beirut will not be permitted to travel at their point of departure until further notice.
The airline has stated that customers who are affected by these changes should contact their booking agents for alternative travel options or contact the airline directly if they have booked with Emirates.
It is recommended that customers ensure the accuracy of their contact details by accessing their booking management portal to receive updates.
The situation in the region is being monitored closely, and the relevant authorities are being kept apprised of developments.
