flydubai, Dubai's first low cost airline, launched services to its first Iraqi city, Erbil, last week making it the airlines' 22nd destination.
flydubai’s Chief Commercial Officer, Hamad Obaidalla, said: “Stability and prosperity is returning to Iraq
and particularly the Kurdistan region, and this makes Erbil
an important gateway into the country.
“Erbil
has seen encouraging development in recent years with many strategic projects being implemented across infrastructure, energy and commerce. Our new direct service
will
further strengthen the growth of the city by offering
affordable
and
quality
air links between
the UAE and Iraq
."
Abdul Hadi Osman, Commercial Attache of the Republic
of Iraq
in Dubai
said: “The start of flydubai flights to Erbil is another indication of the continued development of economic relations between Iraq
and the UAE. It highlights how the relations between both countries are rapidly improving, moving towards a brighter future.
“We hope other, similar partnerships with the UAE will help highlight the continued building of the new Iraq
."
Flydubai flights to Erbil
operate twice a week on Fridays and Mondays.
