Virgin Atlantic Fined for Operating Flights

U.S. DOT today fined Virgin Atlantic $1.05 million

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operating flights carrying Delta Air Lines’ code (DL) in regions

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in which FAA flight prohibition was in effect.

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airline was ordered to cease and desist from future similar violations.

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investigation by Department’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection

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Virgin Atlantic operated a significant number of flights carrying DL code

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over restricted airspace in Iraq while an FAA NOTAM was in effect.

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By carrying the DL code on flights in airspace

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FAA prohibits U.S. carriers from flying, It operated in violation

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Virgin Atlantic Fined for Operating Flights

Virgin Atlantic Fined for Operating Flights

U.S. DOT today fined Virgin Atlantic $1.05 million

U.S. DOT today fined Virgin Atlantic $1.05 million

operating flights carrying Delta Air Lines’ code (DL) in regions

operating flights carrying Delta Air Lines’ code (DL) in regions

in which FAA flight prohibition was in effect.

in which FAA flight prohibition was in effect.

airline was ordered to cease and desist from future similar violations.

airline was ordered to cease and desist from future similar violations.

investigation by Department’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection

investigation by Department’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection

Virgin Atlantic operated a significant number of flights carrying DL code

Virgin Atlantic operated a significant number of flights carrying DL code

over restricted airspace in Iraq while an FAA NOTAM was in effect.

over restricted airspace in Iraq while an FAA NOTAM was in effect.

By carrying the DL code on flights in airspace

By carrying the DL code on flights in airspace

FAA prohibits U.S. carriers from flying, It operated in violation

FAA prohibits U.S. carriers from flying, It operated in violation

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