EgyptAir Halts Flights to Iraq’s Erbil over Security Concerns

EgyptAir on Saturday suspended all flights to Iraq’s Erbil over a deteriorating security situation created by fighting between militants associated with the Islamic State group, Iraqi security forces and their allies.

The Egyptian airline had also canceled flights to Baghdad for few days being resumed afterwards. EgyptAir organises four flights a week to Baghdad and three to Erbil.