EK / FZ use Iraq air space now

[newscaster]

Since when did EK restart this? FZ too on some flights.

[Xulu]

I flew an 'Iraq' route last week. Great ATC, no fights for levels, no DARD, and avoids early descent into Dubai.

Not going to miss Tehran.

[dubaigong]

Since the 27th of November we are flying over Iraq again because it has been approved by the GCAA but only at " high " altitude and no diversion allowed in the country...

[Two Moocows]

The US modified their prohibition of the use of ORBB FIR. Search for "KICZ A0025/17" for the full text of the advisory.

Basically, at or above FL260 is all ok now and we are already seeing an increase in the number of Aircraft using this Airspace. It was related to US carrier code sharing for many operators.