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Old May 20, 2010 | 3:58 am
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Originally Posted by Davescj
Remember it could also be a mililtary charter. Unlikely, but possible.

While Bagdad does have commercial service, I'm not sure that DOT is going to approve US carriers going in anytime soon, no matter the "safer" situation in the country.


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Originally Posted by ciao114
Remember? Northwest was part of Delta so military charter is very possible!
If it were to be a Military flight; it would not be out of Detroit. Wouldn't the pilots get confused on approach? Bombed out Baghdad or bombed out Detroit?
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