Etihad suspend flights to Erbil due to security concerns in Iraq

Etihad Airways has suspended all flights to Erbil, Iraq with immediate effect 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 Islamic State forces.
A statement released by the airline said: "The safety of Etihad Airways' passengers and staff is of paramount importance, and the airline will continue to monitor the security situation closely before recommencing scheduled services to and from Erbil."
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 at www.etihad.com, or call the Etihad Airways Contact Centre on 02 599 0000 to discuss options to re-route, re-book or cancel their travel plans.
Flights to Basra and Baghdad are currently operating as normal, said Etihad.
Emirates Airline on Wednesday announced that it will suspend flights to Erbil from August 12 for "operational reasons".
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