EgyptAir cancels flights to Iraq, Jordan due to regional developments

Ahram Online , Saturday 26 Oct 2024

EgyptAir cancelled all flights to Baghdad and Erbil in Iraq, as well as flight MS719 to Amman, Jordan, due to ongoing developments in the region, the national flag carrier said in a statement on Saturday, hours after Israel conducted air strikes against Iran.

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The airline advised passengers to check their bookings by calling its call centre at 1717 (mobile in Egypt), 090070000 (landline in Egypt), or international numbers +97142306666 and +966122297777.

Passengers can also visit the Egyptair website or their nearest sales office or travel agent.

Earlier today, Israel conducted air strikes against Iran on Saturday that hit military bases and missile sites in what it calls a response to Tehran's retaliatory attack in October.

In response to the Israeli attacks, airlines in the region have rerouted flights, with Iran and Iraq suspending all flights over their national airspace.

Additionally, Emirati airline Flydubai cancelled flights to Jordan, Iran, Iraq and Israel and diverted others on Saturday, Reuters reported citing the company spokesperson.

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