BAGHDAD, July 2 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, on Wednesday, announced the extension of the ban on regular flights in the country, until July 15.
The ban includes both domestic and international flights, with the exception of those of emergency, medical evacuation and air cargo, as well as, planes that cross Iraqi airspace, according to the authority.
The authority also confirmed continued approvals for the flights to evacuate Iraqis stranded abroad.
However, Iraqi Minister of Transport, Nasser al-Shibli, announced another exception that, Iraqi Airways will resume commercial flights between Baghdad and Beirut airports starting July 2 (today).
The decision was taken after discussions with the Lebanese side and the administrations of the two airports, as they agreed to carry out two flights a week, the statement said.
Passengers should abide by the health preventive measures followed in both countries, it added.
Since the outbreak of the virus, Iraq has been taking measures to contain the pandemic, including the suspension of domestic and international flights.– NNN-NINA
