Dubai: Emirates' flights to Baghdad, Beirut cancelled until January 31, 2025

Meanwhile, Emirates' partner airline, flydubai is still operating flights to Baghdad

Published: Sat 30 Nov 2024, 3:45 PM

Updated: Tue 31 Dec 2024, 1:48 PM

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Emirates flights to and from Iraq and Lebanon are cancelled until and including January 31, 2025, the airline announced in a statement 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.

Meanwhile, flydubai flights to Baghdad are still operating, the airline confirmed in its statement. Customers with confirmed bookings with the partner airline with final destination Baghdad will be accepted for travel.

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"Customers are advised to regularly monitor flydubai’s flight status," said the carrier.

Meanwhile, Emirates flights to and from Beirut have also been cancelled until and including January 31, 2025. Customers transiting through Dubai with final destination Beirut will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin.

Emirates has advised passengers impacted by flight cancellations to contact the airline in case of direct booking, or contact booking agents for alternative travel options. Customers must also ensure up-to-date contact details to receive updates, the airline added.

"We continue to closely monitor the situation in the region and are in contact with relevant authorities regarding developments," the carrier said in its statement.

On November 28, Israeli tank fire hit six areas in southern Lebanon. Israeli military claimed the ceasefire was breached after what it called suspects, some in vehicles, arrived at several areas in the southern zone.

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