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Air France says it will follow Israeli rule barring crew from some nations

The reported restrictions could put airlines that comply with Israel at odds with the national laws under which they operate.

Air France has confirmed that it is complying with new Israeli restrictions limiting who can fly to and over Israel based on their nationality, a controversial policy that some experts say could expose the airline to discrimination lawsuits.

The new Israeli restrictions, reported by Israeli media and French investigative publication Mediapart, list 31 Muslim-majority countries, including Algeria, Tunisia, Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Niger, whose nationals are no longer allowed to fly into Israel’s airspace.

“Like all airlines, Air France is required to comply with the entry regulations established by the authorities of the countries it serves, both for its customers and employees,” Air France told Al Jazeera in a statement.

Israel bans pilots and crew from Algeria, Mauritania, Mali, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and 26 other countries from operating flights into its airspace

Israel has introduced new aviation restrictions affecting pilots and cabin crew from 10 African countries, including Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Niger, as authorities tighten security requirements for international airlines operating flights to the country.

The measures form part of broader restrictions reportedly covering 31 nationalities, including citizens of Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Oman.

According to French investigative publication Mediapart and Israeli media reports, the restrictions prevent affected airline personnel from operating flights into Israeli airspace, even if they hold dual nationality.

The decision follows a security incident aboard a Flydubai aircraft in September 2026 that prompted Israeli authorities to review screening procedures for foreign aviation personnel.

Israel's Ban On Foreign Pilots and Flight Attendants With Dual Nationality of 32 Countries Also Applies to Overflights





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