EgyptAir Launches Flights to Iraq

EgyptAir has launched its first flights to the Iraqi capital of Baghdad after suspending flights on the route for more than 20 years.

The airline today also launches its first flights to Arbil.

 “EgyptAir took the decision to operate this route in the light of the company’s regional expansion strategy and to restore the investments and tourism traffic between the two countries to the normal levels through Cairo Hub,” said Captain Ayman Nasr, EgyptAir Chairman & CEO. “EgyptAir is confident of the ability to carry on the network expansion plans and the operation of new routes”

 EgyptAir is now operating 7 weekly flights to Iraq with 4 flights to Baghdad on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 3 flights to Arbil on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays onboard the A320 with a capacity of 145 seats.

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