AnadoluJet flights to Erbil to foster ties with Iraq

By Zuhal Kocalar

GAZIANTEP, Turkey (AA) - Flights from Turkey's southeastern province of Gaziantep to Erbil, northern Iraq will boost economic ties between the two nations, the governor said Wednesday.

“Flights will increase our trade with Iraq and contribute to Gaziantep in terms of health tourism and eliminate delays in border gates and roads,” said Davut Gul in a statement.

Gul also noted that AnadoluJet -- a subsidiary of flag carrier Turkish Airlines – flights to Erbil will start on Thursday providing faster transportation for business people and tourists.

For the launch period, flights between Gaziantep and Erbil will run thrice a week -- on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

AnadoluJet operates on 69 routes in 41 airports with a fleet of 36 aircraft.

*Writing by Gozde Bayar