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UAE’s Air Arabia plans to launch fourth Iraqi route

Air Arabia has announced plans to launch a non-stop service to the city of Sulaymaniyah in the north of Iraq

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The new service from the carrier’s primary hub in Sharjah marks Air Arabia’s fourth destination in Iraq and 152nd worldwide.
The new service from the carrier’s primary hub in Sharjah marks Air Arabia’s fourth destination in Iraq and 152nd worldwide.

Sharjah-based low cost carrier Air Arabia has announced plans to launch a non-stop service to the city of Sulaymaniyah in the north of Iraq.

The new service from the carrier’s primary hub in Sharjah marks Air Arabia’s fourth destination in Iraq and 152nd worldwide.

From November 6, Air Arabia will offer two weekly flights to Sulaimaniyah, it said in a statement.

“We are pleased to launch this new service to Sulaimaniyah, our fourth destination in Iraq, after Baghdad, Najaf and Erbil,” said Adel Al Ali, group CEO, Air Arabia.

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“We continuously seek ways to enhance airline connectivity with Iraq, given the growth in business ties between the two nations. The additional route is a testament to Air Arabia’s commitment to providing affordable air travel to our growing customer base.”

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