As the French flag carrier, Air France plays an important role in keeping the country connected to the rest of the world through the means of scheduled passenger-carrying flights. This function has seen it develop an extensive route network over the years that stretches far beyond the confines of its French homeland and, indeed, the frontiers of Europe, with Asia being one key long-haul market.
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US Fines Air France & KLM For Flying Delta Codeshares Too Low Over Iraqi Conflict Zone
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- November 9, 2026
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Air France and KLM have been issued fines by the US Department Of Transportation after it was revealed that both European carriers operated Delta Air Lines codeshare flights below 32,000 feet above Iraq. The fines were issued due to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibiting flights by US operators in foreign-managed airspace where conflict or heightened tensions threaten safety.