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Industry News

Eurowings Expands Middle East Winter Schedule with Baghdad Flights and Dubai Services

Eurowings is expanding its winter 2026/2027 network from Germany with scheduled services across the Middle East, including new flights to Baghdad starting December 10, 2026. The carrier will operate 14 weekly flights to Dubai, alongside services to Jeddah, Erbil, Tel Aviv, Amman, and Beirut. Eurowings will also roll out its Premium BIZ Seat cabin on all Dubai flights beginning December 1, 2026.

Industry News

Brent Crude Tops $107 After Strike on Iran’s South Pars Gas Field

Brent crude prices rose over 4% to $107.95 per barrel following an attack on Iran's South Pars gas infrastructure and subsequent retaliatory threats against Gulf energy sites. Iranian media confirmed damage at the Asaluyeh refinery, while benchmark crude remained above $100 for four consecutive sessions. Meanwhile, Iraqi pipeline exports partially resumed amid ongoing regional output disruptions and Strait of Hormuz transit constraints.

Middle East Travel Alerts

US Grants Iraqi Airlines Waiver for Flights Between Najaf and Iran

Commercial air services between Iran and Najaf, Iraq, resumed on October 4, 2026, following a US sanctions waiver granted to Baghdad. Iranian airlines, excluding Mahan Air, are authorized to operate up to 40 daily flights to the Iraqi airport.

Middle East Travel Alerts

US Aviation Sanctions Disrupt Regional Flights and Divert Travelers to Iran Land Borders

Heightened US aviation sanctions under Operation Economic Outcast are forcing travelers toward land border crossings as foreign airports halt services for Iranian commercial flights. The secondary sanctions risk penalizing ground handling, fueling, and ticketing providers across regional routes including Oman, Iraq, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. The resulting air disruption has increased travel and accommodation costs while causing severe delays for business passengers and medical travel.