Turkish Airlines announced that it will resume flights to Baghdad International Airport on November 1, following a brief suspension by several regional airlines due to escalating tensions. The recent suspension came after Israel conducted airstrikes on military sites in Iran on October 26, which prompted widespread disruptions to air travel across the region.
In response to the Israeli airstrikes, EgyptAir quickly suspended its flights to Baghdad, Erbil, and Amman, citing security concerns. Emirates’ Flydubai also suspended flights to Jordan, Iran, Iraq, and Israel, rerouting other routes to avoid affected areas, according to a company official reported by Reuters.
Iraq and Iran, meanwhile, have taken further steps by suspending all flights over their national airspace. This precaution aims to prevent potential risks to civil aviation as regional airlines continue to adapt to the rapidly evolving situation.
Turkish Airlines’ decision to resume its flights signals a cautious return to normalcy in the region, though other airlines remain cautious amid ongoing security concerns.