KLM receives a US fine of 320,000 dollars for flights over Iraq

KLM and Air France faced penalties for flying over Iraq under Delta Air Lines codeshare, violating FAA regulations. KLM operated over a hundred flights from January 2022 to May 2025, while Air France conducted around thirty. The FAA deems flying over Iraq too dangerous, emphasizing passenger safety. Both airlines must pay a total of $425,000 in fines.