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IRAQ: Ministry of Transport Says 11 European Airlines Seek Baghdad Flights

0730Z 05Oct26

BAGHDAD, Iraq

Iraq Ministry of Transport said 11 European airlines submitted official requests to operate flights to Baghdad International Airport.
Eurowings, a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, will launch four weekly direct flights from Berlin to Baghdad in December.
Ihab Saad Karim, Director General of the General Company for Airports and Air Navigation Management, said the interest reflects growing confidence in the airport's capabilities.
Eurowings will begin operations after completing technical, operational and security assessments.
The return of German and European carriers forms part of the ministry's plan to strengthen Iraqi airports and expand international air links.
Karim stressed the need to maintain technical, operational and security standards and develop the airport environment.

Sources:

Mawazin

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