I flew Iraqi Airways, an airline few Americans have experienced and is banned in the EU. Here were the 4 biggest surprises.

Fecha de publicación: 29 de septiembre de 2026, 18:09

I flew on Iraq's national carrier as an American. It was an interesting experience. Zach Benitez I flew on Iraqi Airways, which doesn't fly to the US and is banned in the EU over safety concerns. The airline's Boeing 787 was practically new, but the seats were dirty and worn. I was surprised to…