Syrian airlines begins flights to Baghdad

Syrian airlines has launched the first trip to Baghdad on Monday to upgrade ties with Iraq and implement agreements that aimed at regulating trips between the two states.

Minister of Transportation Makram Obeid told SANA that the move "comes to facilitate and activate passengers and commodities transport as well to enhance ties of fraternity and communication between the two sisterly peoples in the two countries."

He underlined that all security procedures were arranged to keep travel security mainly that the air corridor would guarantee a secure passage for civil airplanes coming and leaving Baghdad international airport under direct supervision from the concerned authorities. The minister noted at the same time a comprehensive insurance system adopted for the airplanes as well passengers.

Director General of the Syrian Airlines, Nashaat Nuomeir, said in a statement that all procedures necessary for the Syrian Airlines travel to Baghdad were taken.

"The Syrian Airlines decided to fly three trips weekly from Damascus to Baghdad on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday. The price of the ticket will not exceed $ 500," Noumeir said.

Iraqi Airlines officials noted the importance of this step in "opening new horizons of trade and economic cooperation as well as facilitate passengers' move and products between the two countries."