Gulf Carriers Cancel Dozens of Iraq Flights Amid Regional Turmoil
More than 30 flights to and from Iraq have been cancelled by Gulf and regional airlines, disrupting links to Doha, Amman, Cairo, Athens and beyond.
Wayne Hall is a travel journalist for The Traveler, specializing in travel news, aviation updates, and destination impacts.
More than 30 flights to and from Iraq have been cancelled by Gulf and regional airlines, disrupting links to Doha, Amman, Cairo, Athens and beyond.
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