The first flight from the Sultanate of Oman landed at Baghdad International Airport yesterday, marking the resumption of air travel between the two countries after a hiatus of over twenty years.
The Iraqi Ministry of Transportation issued a statement confirming that the General Company for Air Navigation Services in Iraq announced the revival of landing and takeoff operations for flights arriving from Oman.
In its statement released on Thursday, the ministry stated, “An Airbus aircraft from Muscat International Airport arrived at Baghdad International Airport this morning, carrying passengers after a hiatus of more than 20 years. This development is being recognized for its significance by all.”
Abbas Sabbar Al-Baidhani, the General Manager of the company, affirmed that flights will be regular and daily during the Arbaeen visit, and afterward, they will operate three days a week following a set schedule.
Air travel between Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman had been suspended after the Iraq War, and Iraqi efforts had been unsuccessful in resuming civilian flight operations between the two nations.
This announcement of flight resumption marks a positive stride in enhancing relations and fostering aerial connectivity between Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman.
