This Article is From Jan 27, 2015

Emirati Airlines Halt Flights to Baghdad After Shooting

Emirati Airlines Halt Flights to Baghdad After Shooting

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Three airlines from the United Arab Emirates are cancelling flights to Baghdad after a flight from the Mideast's busiest airport in Dubai came under fire as it landed in the Iraqi capital Monday night.

Dubai government-backed discount carrier FlyDubai confirmed Tuesday that it was the airline involved in the shooting. It says small-arms fire damaged the plane's fuselage and that no passengers needed medical attention at the airport.

It cancelled its only flight to Baghdad on Tuesday.

Dubai-based Emirates and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways separately said they are suspending flights to Iraq until further notice.

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