Any info on Emirates & Qantas decision to avoid Iraqi airspace?
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AussieGuest
AussieGuest
Member since 23 Nov 2012
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Any info on Emirates & Qantas decision to avoid Iraqi airspace?
moa999
moa999
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 02 Jul 2011
Total posts 834
Both companies made a decision and put out a press release. What more info do you want?
AussieGuest
AussieGuest
Member since 23 Nov 2012
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I couldn't find anything on the Emirates website and with the latest political instability in the region I thought it a genuine concern, however I appreciate you taking the time to type your helpful reply
maddenlionel
maddenlionel
Qantas
Member since 06 Jun 2014
Total posts 57
Not sure abt emirates but qantas released a statement saying they will now avoid Iraqi airspace, a flight to Dubai will now be 10 mins longer.
Phalanger
Phalanger
Member since 31 Aug 2013
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Emirates just had multiple flights that pass over Iraq.