US Fines Air France & KLM For Flying Delta Codeshares Too Low Over Iraqi Conflict Zone

Air France and KLM have been issued a fine 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 Baghdad. The fines were issued due to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibiting flights by US operators in foreign-managed airspace. Foreign airlines with US airline codes, such as the Delta codeshare, must abide by these prohibitions.