Lufthansa to fly to Baghdad

Lufthansa to fly to Baghdad

GERMANY: German airline Lufthansa said on Saturday it was
seeking approval to resume flights to Baghdad as soon as
possible.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG said it needed the consent of Iraqi
authorities, but hoped to make a decision in a few weeks after
clarifying issues such as take-off and landing rights.

"With its oil refineries, Baghdad is the country's leading
industrial center and is becoming an increasingly important
destination for business travelers," the airline said in a
statement.

A spokeswoman said decisions on the frequency of flights and
aircraft to be used would be taken once approval was granted.
Other airlines that have expressed an interest in reintroducing
flights to the Iraqi capital include Northwest Airlines Corp. and
Virgin Atlantic. -- Reuters