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The US Department ofTransportation on Friday fined Air France and KLM a combined $425,000 foroperating more than 130 flights under Delta Air Lines’ code through restrictedIraqi airspace between 2022 and 2025.
Air France received a $105,000penalty for more than 30 flights through the Baghdad Flight Information Region(FIR) between April 2022 and November 2025, while KLM was fined $320,000 forover 100 flights from January 2022 to May 2025.
An investigation by thedepartment’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection found that both carriershad violated Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) restrictions applicable toflights operating under US airline codes. “Underthe Trump Administration, if you fly carrying a US code, following our safetyrules is not optional,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. “We will nothesitate to hold accountable any airline for failing to comply with agencyregulations. Passenger safety comes first—no exceptions.”
Both airlines were ordered tocease further violations.
The FAA bars US carriers andcommercial operators from flying below 32,000 feet in the Baghdad FIR becauseof security risks associated with regional conflict. The prohibition alsocovers foreign airlines operating under US carriers’ codes.
Amended and extended inOctober 2020, the restrictions remain in force until October 26, 2027.
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