Huge fine for Air France and KLM: flew passengers over Iraq

The US Department of Transportation fined Air France and KLM after they flew passengers at an altitude below 32,000 feet over a conflict zone in Iraq, violating FAA guidelines. The flights were operated under a codeshare agreement with Delta, and passengers were unaware of the risk.

The US Department of Transportation imposed a fine on Air France and KLM after it was revealed that they flew passengers at a dangerous altitude over Iraqi airspace. The flights were operated under a codeshare agreement for Delta Air Lines and passed over a conflict zone at an altitude below 32,000 feet, in violation of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines. Passengers were unaware of the risk. The fine was imposed because the flights carried Delta's flight code, making them subject to FAA regulations, which prohibit flying in airspace where conflicts are ongoing. The case highlights the importance of codeshare agreements and the responsibility of foreign airlines to comply with US standards.

Huge fine for Air France and KLM: flew passengers over Iraq