The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday extended the restrictions on commercial airlines over Iraq for U.S. flights for another three years citing risks to flights.
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The agency is extending the prohibition against flying below certain altitudes through October 2027 citing risks from Iranian-aligned militia groups’ activities and third-party military operations. The restrictions also apply to foreign operators operating as code share flights for U.S. carriers.
Last month, the U.S. Transportation Department fined Air Canada $250,000 for operating flights in 2022 and 2023 in prohibited Iraqi airspace, Reuters reported.
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