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Kurdistan and Austrian Airlines optimistic
flights will resume
27.8.2007
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August
27, 2007
KRG: Statement:
Erbil-Hewler, Kurdistan region (Iraq), -- The
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and and its
airport authorities are in discussions with Austrian
Airlines, and all are hopeful that the airline will
resume flights between Vienna and Erbil.
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) was informed
by Austrian Airlines on 25 August that it has
decided to temporarily
suspend flights between Vienna
and Erbil International Airport.
Austrian took the decision following an alleged
incident at Sulaimaniyah Airport reported by the
pilot of Nordic Airways, a Swedish charter airline,
earlier this month.
After thorough investigation, the
KRG
has found no evidence of foul play at
or near Sulaimaniyah Airport. |
Austrian Airlines with four flights weekly to
Kurdistan region (Iraq) has suspended all flights
until further notice |
The Erbil International
Airport authority understands Austrian Airlines’
concerns that led to its decision, even though the
alleged incident took place at another airport and
KRG investigations have found no evidence of foul
play.
The cities of Erbil and Sulaimaniyah and their
international airports are peaceful. Security in and
around both airports is the KRG’s highest priority
and is maintained to the highest degree.
The KRG, Erbil International Airport and
Sulaimaniyah International Airport are in discussion
with Austrian, and all sides hope and expect
Austrian Airlines to continue to operate its very
successful and popular flights to Erbil.
Meanwhile flights from Dubai, Istanbul, Amman and
other cities to Erbil and Sulaimaniyah have
maintained their regular schedules.
krg org
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