EMIRATES FINED FOR FLYING THROUGH IRANIAN BASE LAST YEAR DURING TENSION ZONE BETWEEN IRAN AND USA

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• The United States Transportation Department fined Emirates air carrier of $400,000 on Thursday for trips through Iranian airspace during a period of increased political strain between the US and Iran a year ago.

Half of the fine will be deferred if Emirates dodges comparative infringement for one year.

The division said the flights conveyed the code of New York-based Jet....