US fines Air France, KLM over flights in prohibited Iraqi airspace
Foreign airlines operating flights under a US airline’s code must comply with US restrictions, and both airlines operate flights under Delta codes.
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has levied a total fine of US$425,000 against Air France and KLM for operating flights in Iraqi airspace below a minimum altitude intended to ensure passenger safety. This violation occurred between early 2022 and 2025. The FAA prohibits US airlines from operating in foreign-managed airspace where conflict, militant activity, or heightened tensions can pose a threat.
Air France and KLM, which operate flights under Delta codes, were found to have breached these regulations. The airlines must pay USD265,000 within 60 days, with the remainder due if no further violations occur within a year. Both airlines expressed commitment to regulatory compliance and cited air traffic control orders as justification for their actions. Delta declined to comment on the matter.
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