Etihad Airways suspends Erbil flights

Etihad Airways has suspended all flights to Erbil, Iraq with immediate effect until further notice.
The decision to suspend the four flights a week passenger service follows advice regarding the possibility of a deteriorating security situation in the region as a result of on-going military conflict between Iraqi security and ISIS forces.
“The safety of Etihad Airways’ passengers and staff is of paramount importance, and the airline will continue to monitor the security situation closely before recommencing scheduled services to and from Erbil,” the Abu Dhabi-based carrier said in a statement.
Flights to Basra and Baghdad are currently operating as normal, it added.
“Etihad Airways apologizes for any inconvenience caused and is doing everything possible to minimize the impact of any disruption,” the statement added.
Guests booked to fly to Erbil are advised to contact the airline’s nearest office, details of which can be found on the Etihad Airways website at etihad.com, or call the Etihad Airways Contact Center on: + 971 (0)2 599 0000 (UAE) to discuss options to re-route, re-book or cancel their travel plans.