By John Lee. Iraqi Airways has renewed its partnership agreement with IT service provider SITA, to modernize its passenger handling systems and stay aligned with technological advancements. Following directives from the Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi, the national carrier will implement the SITA Flex Hybrid system to enhance passenger experience and service efficiency. The […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Transport has announced the first Iraqi Airways flight to Tunisia aboard a modern Airbus A220, marking the national carrier's newest destination. This inaugural flight from Baghdad to Tunis is set to be followed by scheduled routes in the coming days. The development follows discussions between Iraq's Minister of Transport, […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Airways General Manager, Engineer Manaf Abdul Munim, announced today that direct flights between Iraq and Russia will resume on 16th July. According to a statement from Iraq's Ministry of Transport, this decision aligns with directives from the Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhibis Al-Saadawi, recognizing the route's importance for the Iraqi community […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Airways has announced the resumption of direct flights from Baghdad to Beijing, following a break of several years. The first flight departed from Baghdad International Airport (BIAP) to Beijing Daxing International Airport on Saturday. Engineer Manaf Abdul Munim, General Manager of Iraqi Airways, said the revival of this crucial route between […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Sunday with the committee tasked with lifting the European Union (EU) ban on Iraqi Airways. The committee reviewed the steps taken to meet the ban's requirements, efforts to automate all aspects of the airline's operations, aircraft maintenance, staff training, and service improvements to […]
By John Lee. The Director General of Iraqi Airways has said the airline generated over $91 million in sales and profits during the first five months of 2024, an increase of 89 percent on the same period last year. Manaf Abdul Munem attributed the growth to the effective implementation of the company's operational plan, which […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Transport has announced that Iraqi Airways will re-start direct flights between Iraq and China in May. The inaugural direct flight will take off on May 4th from Baghdad International Airport, making a stop at Basra International Airport, before proceeding to Beijing Daxing International Airport. This marks the resumption of […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Airways has announced that its scheduled flights between Baghdad and Moscow are cancelled, effective from 3rd February until further notice. According to Iraq's Ministry of Transport, the cancellation is due to what it describes as, "operational reasons with the Russian side." Passengers with reservations are advised to contact the airline for […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Transport has reportedly announced the resumption of direct Iraqi Airways flights between Iraq and Malaysia. According to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), the Baghdad to Kuala Lumpur route will start in early February with one flight per week. (Source: INA)
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has announced the resumption of direct passenger flights between Iraq and Denmark, with the route covering Baghdad, Najaf, and Copenhagen. This marks the second European destination after Berlin, utilized by Iraqi Airways through a codeshare agreement. According to the company's management, the decision to reintroduce this vital […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has announced the resumption of direct flights between Iraq and Germany and Denmark. According to a statement from the Ministry's media office, Minister Razak Mahjoub Al-Saadi conducted several high-level meetings with European officials, where the possibility of direct flights between Baghdad and various European capitals and cities […]
By John Lee. The European Union's Ambassador to Iraq has held discussions with the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) with the intention of allowing Iraqi Airlines to fly in the EU. Newly-appointed Thomas Seiler said the matter will be discussed regularly, and both sides will work closely together on audits, checks and technical assistance. (Source: […]
