UAE travel: Emirates suspends flights to and from Baghdad over civil unrest

Dubai's Emirates airline announced on Monday the suspension of all flights to and from Baghdad on August 30 due to civil unrest in Iraq.

In a statement, the airline said, "Customers are advised that due to reports of civil unrest and curfews in Iraq, Emirates flights to/from Baghdad have been cancelled on August 30."

Passengers connecting to Baghdad will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin, the statement added. The airline is monitoring the situation closely and regrets any inconvenience caused to the travellers.

Affected customers who have booked with travel agents should contact them for alternative travel arrangements or a refund. Customers who have booked directly with Emirates may contact their local office for rebooking options or visit emirates.com/refund to request a refund.

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