The General Company for Airport Management and Air Navigation in Iraq confirmed today, Monday, that Iraqi airspace is witnessing an increased air traffic, with over 300 planes crossing daily, following the reopening of air routes with Kuwait.
The company stated in a post, which was reviewed by "Al-Fadheelah News Agency," that more than 300 planes cross Iraqi airspace daily after the reopening of air routes with Kuwait.
Iraqi airspace has experienced multiple closures since the outbreak of the American-Israeli war on Iran, particularly with the exchange of shelling between Israel and Iran over Iraqi airspace, which poses risks to international air travel.
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport officially announced last week the reopening and resumption of air routes between Iraq and Kuwait starting Thursday, October 15, after a period of suspension due to security and regional tensions.
In this context, the management of Baghdad International Airport and the Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced that the airport and Iraqi airspace are open to air traffic and travelers, and there is currently no total closure of airports.
Previously, flights to and from Iran were suspended or canceled at several airports, including Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil, and Sulaymaniyah, recently due to regulatory decisions and measures related to the Iranian aviation sector.