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DOT fines Air France and KLM $425,000 over Delta-coded flights below Iraq’s 32,000-foot restriction

The U.S. Department of Transportation fined Air France and KLM a combined $425,000 for flights through Iraqi airspace below 32,000 feet, violating an FAA order that has been in place for more than six years. The penalties cover more than 100 flights operated under Delta’s code, according to the reports.

Discovered 2026-10-23T21:04:36.668952-07:00 | 2026-10-23T21:04:36.668952-07:00

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The penalties underscore that U.S. rules on conflict-zone overflights can apply to foreign carriers and codeshare operations; more than 100 flights under Delta’s code were cited.
The FAA restriction bars flights below 32,000 feet over Iraq and has been in effect for more than six years, making compliance a continuing operational requirement for airlines using the airspace.

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