Dubai’s flagship carrier, Emirates, has extended flight cancellations to Baghdad, Iraq, and Beirut, Lebanon, until January 31, 2025.  Emirates announced on its website that passengers transiting through Dubai with Baghdad as their final destination will not be allowed to board at their point of origin until further notice. However, flydubai flights to Baghdad continue to operate. “Customers with confirmed bookings on flydubai (FZ) with final destination Baghdad will be accepted for travel,” the airline said. The airline has also advised passengers to monitor flydubai’s (FZ) flight status regularly. Meanwhile, Emirates flights to and from Beirut will also remain cancelled until and including January 31, 2025. The airline said passengers transiting through Dubai with a final destination in Beirut will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin. “Customers impacted by flight cancellations must contact their booking agents for alternative travel options or contact us if booked directly with Emirates,” said the airline. Emirates suspended flights to Lebanon and Iraq due to escalating security concerns in the region amid the Israel—Gaza war. Several other airlines have also suspended flights to Lebanon and Iraq due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Europe’s Lufthansa Group extended its suspension of flights […]