Air France says it will follow Israeli rule barring crew from some nations
Summary
Air France is following new Israeli rules that prevent flight crew members from 31 Muslim-majority countries from flying into or over Israel. These rules were introduced after a copilot allegedly tried to hijack a plane to crash it in Israel. Other airlines may also need to comply with these restrictions.Key Facts
- Israel banned flight crew members from 31 Muslim-majority countries from flying into or over its airspace.
- Countries affected include Algeria, Tunisia, Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Niger.
- The restrictions came after a co-pilot from Oman allegedly attempted to hijack a Flydubai flight to crash into Israel’s airport.
- Air France confirmed it will comply with Israel’s rules for crew flying on their flights to and over Israel.
- The directive applies to pilots and cabin crew who hold the nationality or dual nationality of these countries.
- Other airlines, like Smartwings from the Czech Republic, have also acknowledged the directive and plan to comply.
- Some experts say these rules may be considered discriminatory under French law because they target people based on nationality.
- The rules could affect many airlines flying to, from, or over Israel.
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