Etihad Suspends Erbil Flights

Etihad Airways has suspended all flights to Erbil, Iraq, 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.

• 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, or call the Etihad Airways Contact Centre on: + 971 (0)2 599 0000 (UAE) to discuss options to re-route, re-book or cancel their travel plans.

• Flights to Basra and Baghdad are currently operating as normal.

Etihad Airways said in a statement that it "apologises for any inconvenience caused and is doing everything possible to minimise the impact of any disruption."