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Coverage dated August 15, 2023

New FAA rules allow flying over Taliban-held Afghanistan

Headline from FOX 29 Philadelphia

The United States has begun easing rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over the country in routes that cut time and fuel consumption for East-West travel, though airlines remain hesitant.

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  1. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    New FAA rules allow flying over Taliban-held Afghanistan (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    The United States has begun easing rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over the country in routes that cut time and fuel consumption for East-West travel, though airlines remain hesitant.

  2. WDIO Duluth

    Who wants to fly over Taliban-held Afghanistan? New FAA rules allow it, but planes largely avoid it (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Two years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the United States has begun easing rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over the country in routes that cuts time and fuel consumption for East-West travel.

  3. Washington Examiner

    FAA loosens flight restrictions over Afghanistan, but airlines aren't quick to resume practice (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Federal Aviation Administration loosened its restrictions forbidding U.S. commercial aircraft from flying over Afghanistan, though airlines have been hesitant to capitalize on the policy change.

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