New FAA Flight Restrictions in Middle East
January 13, 2020
We are writing with an important update regarding U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight prohibitions and corresponding restrictions on U.S. carrier code sharing. Based on this past week’s events, the FAA has issued new airspace restrictions for U.S. civil aviation operators for Iran, Iraq, waters of the Persian Gulf and waters of the Gulf of Oman. Carriers should refer to the FAA’s Notices to All Airmen (NOTAMs) for the precise description of prohibited airspace.
When the FAA prohibits U.S. civil aviation operators from operating in certain airspace, it is U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) policy under Order 95-2-34 (attached) that no code share passengers traveling on tickets with U.S. designator codes should enter that airspace. This includes flights to airports in the countries under restriction and overflights that transit the airspace. This principle applies not just to restricted airspace in and around Iran and Iraq, but anywhere the FAA has imposed a flight prohibition for U.S. civil aviation operators. Carriers should review their schedules and operations accordingly.
Click here to view the Order
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6622); Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6665).
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