Iraq reopens its airspace and resumes flights

The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced on Monday the reopening of Iraqi airspace to flights to and from all Iraqi airports.

The authority stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “the decision to reopen the airspace comes after assessing the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities, in order to ensure the continuation of air traffic according to the highest standards of safety and security.”

The authority confirmed, according to the statement, that it continues to monitor and assess developments continuously in cooperation with the relevant authorities, to ensure the safety and security of Iraqi airspace.

She added that “it will notify airlines and passengers of any developments or updates related to air traffic through official and approved channels.”

It is worth noting that the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced on Sunday evening the closure of Iraqi airspace to all incoming, outgoing and transit flights for 72 hours as a temporary and precautionary measure, against the backdrop of renewed conflict between Israel and Iran.

Shafaq.com