US Fines Emirates $1.8 Million For Iraq Airspace Violations

There’s an interesting technicality that has caused the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to fine Emirates Airline for using Iraq airspace at too low of an altitude.

Emirates fined for flying too low over Iraq

For several years now, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has prohibited airlines from operating flights in Iraq airspace at an altitude below 32,000 feet, over safety concerns. This restriction specifically applies to flights operated…