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The US Department of Transportation says Air France and KLM operated dozens of flights in the Baghdad flight information region between 2022 and 2025 below a minimum altitude intended to protect aircraft from threats from the ground. The flights were operated under Delta codeshares; the carriers face a combined $425,000 penalty.
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The US Department of Transportation says Air France and KLM operated dozens of flights in the Baghdad flight information region between 2022 and 2025 below a minimum altitude intended to protect aircraft from threats from the ground. The flights were operated under Delta codeshares; the carriers face a combined $425,000 penalty.
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American Airlines reported record third-quarter revenue but another net loss, with higher fuel costs weighing on results. The carrier plans to slow capacity growth next year, while executives say airfares are unlikely to fall soon even if fuel prices ease; the airline is also acquiring two used 777-200ERs to reduce lease costs.
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Transport Canada began a public review on Oct. 16, 2026, of proposed updates to the Air Canada–United Airlines joint venture. The other supplied reports concern separate route launches and market-access developments, so they do not establish further details about the consultation or the proposed changes.
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