Emirates has cancelled its flights to and from Iran and Iraq until October 16, 2024, amid rising regional tensions.
Flights to Iraq’s Baghdad and Basra cities and Iran’s Tehran will be suspended during this period, the airline said.
Customers transiting through Dubai with final destinations in Iraq and Iran will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin up to and including 16 October.
Previously, flights to and from Iran were cancelled until October 8.
On the other hand, Emirates’ flights to and from Lebanon remain cancelled up to and including 15 October.
The cancellations come amid fears of Israeli retaliation after Iran’s missile attack on Israel last Tuesday. Iran has vowed a stronger response if its infrastructure is attacked.
The carrier also banned pagers and walkie talkies on flights to, from, or via Dubai. This includes prohibition of these devices in check-in or cabin baggage.
