Air France Investigates Flight Over Iraq During Iranian Missile Attack

An Air France plane flew over Iraq as Iranian missiles targeted Israel, prompting an internal investigation by the airline.

Air France flight AF662 from Paris to Dubai flew over southern Iraq on October 1, coinciding with an Iranian missile attack on Israel.
The airline has launched an internal investigation to understand why the flight continued over Iraq when other airlines rerouted their planes.
The pilots reportedly saw missiles from the cockpit, raising concerns about the safety protocols followed during the incident.
Air France stated that it had already begun avoiding Israeli, Lebanese, and Iranian airspace and used a designated corridor over Iraq.
Unions have criticized Air France's decision-making, citing a failure to respond promptly to warnings about the missile attack.