# Air France-KLM sanctioned by Washington for overflight of prohibited airspace in Iraq

> The U.S. Department of Transportation fines Air France $105,000 and KLM $320,000 for having overflown prohibited airspace over Iraq.

**In brief**: Transport event (severity: low), first detected on 26 October 2026 at 13:46. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 26 October 2026 at 13:46.

- Category: Transport
- Severity: Low
- Place: Not located
- First detected: 26 October 2026 at 13:46
- Updated: 26 October 2026 at 13:46
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/726-air-france-klm-sanctioned-by-washington-for-overflight-of-prohibited-airspace

## Reported figures

- 105.000 dollars
- 320.000 dollars

## Sources (1 articles)

- [La compagnie Air France-KLM sanctionnée par l'administration américaine pour avoir survolé des espaces aériens interdits au-dessus de l'Irak](https://www.bfmtv.com/economie/entreprises/transports/la-compagnie-air-france-klm-sanctionnee-par-l-administration-americaine-pour-avoir-survole-des-espaces-aeriens-interdits-au-dessus-de-l-irak_AN-202610260468.html) — BFMTV / RMC, 26 October 2026 at 13:46

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Air France-KLM sanctioned by Washington for overflight of prohibited airspace in Iraq”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/726-air-france-klm-sanctioned-by-washington-for-overflight-of-prohibited-airspace
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