Reuters
• Abhijith Ganapavaram, Allison Lampert
Pilots fear retaliation for refusing Middle East flights amid Iran war, union says
Airline pilots reporting safety concerns about flying into the Middle East during the Iran war told a global aviators' union they fear retaliation—including lost pay and dismissal—if they refuse assignments, union president Ron Hay said. Pilots' reluctance adds to operational strain for carriers serving the region.
