Air France has decided to stop flights over the Red Sea after a pilot raised concerns about safety while flying over Sudan. This decision has left many passengers worried and has changed travel plans for several flights.
The airline issued a statement to AFP, a news agency, saying that they are taking this precautionary measure to keep everyone safe. As a result, some flight routes have been changed to avoid flying over the Red Sea completely. In some cases, planes had to turn around and return to Paris before continuing on to their destinations.
Air France emphasizes that the safety of its pilots, flight attendants, and passengers is their top priority. They constantly monitor the security situation of their flights, especially those flying near conflict zones like Sudan.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued warnings about flying in areas around the Red Sea. This includes countries like Israel, Sudan, and Yemen, which have ongoing conflicts. EASA has pub...
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