Dnata Agencies, a UAE`s travel management company, has been appointed general sales agent (GSA) for Iraqi Airways in Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Um Al Quwain.

Iraqi Airways this week launched thrice-weekly services from Dubai to Baghdad, resuming operations after a hiatus of 15 years.

Basil Al Douri, Regional Manager, Iraqi Airways said: On behalf of Iraqi Airways, I would like to thank the Dubai authorities for their support in facilitating the return of our airline`s operations to Dubai.

He added: Dnata has a strong track record in this market, and we look forward to working with them to the success of Iraqi Airways.

As GSA, Dnata will represent Iraqi Airways in the UAE, providing sales and marketing support, and manage the airline`s ticket stock. Customers can request information or book Iraqi Airways flights via Dnata`s 24 hour reservations number 04-3166866, or visit the following Dnata outlets:

• Dnata Travel Centre (Sheikh Zayed Road)
• Emirates Group Headquarters (Dnata Building in Deira)
• Dubai Airport Terminal Two
• Dnata World Travel Sharjah

On the Baghdad-Dubai route, Iraqi Airways will operate a Boeing 737-200 aircraft in two-class configuration, offering a total of 107 seats. Flight IA124 departs Baghdad on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30hours to arrive in Dubai at 13:00hours. Return Flight IA123 departs Dubai at 14:00hours to arrive in Baghdad on the same day at 16:30hours.

Photo: Iraqi Airways appoints Dnata Agencies general sales agent. Photograph shows Rashid Al Noori, Senior Vice President Dnata Agencies (seated, right) signing the GSA contract with Ayad Hammam, Commercial Director of Iraqi Airways. Also pictured behind are executives from Iraqi Airways(left to right): Raheen Zayer, Office Manager; Najla Abul Hussein, Legal Advisor; Basil Al Douri, Regional Manager; Rasmiya Jassem Hamoudi, Planning Director; with A. Majid Al Mulla, Manager Dnata World Travel Services; and Yasseen Al Ezzi, Cargo Marketing Manager, Iraqi Airways.