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Emirates to launch Baghdad flights soon

10 May 2010

(MENAFN) The Chairman of Emirates airline & Group announced that Baghdad will be Emirates� 103rd international destination and one of six new destinations to be launched by the airline this year, Gulf News reported.

He pointed out that Iraq is the last remaining Middle Eastern destination to be frequented by Emirates. The carrier�s current number of weekly Middle Eastern flights totals 197, across 10 countries.

Initially Emirates will operate a thrice weekly service on a Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

The route will be serviced by an Airbus A330-200 aircraft, offering a three-class configuration of 12 First Class, 42 Business Class and 183 Economy Class seats.

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