Originally Posted by
Airbanda
Did the flight(s) concerned overfly Iraq because of sanctions preventing then using Russian airspace?
Yes but the problem here is the choice of the route, overflying Iraq . which is against the recommendations of both EASA and FAA.. Many prefer to go further South to avoid, but it is longer.l. Some do some don't,. Same discussion as with Ukraine / MH17 at the time . there too, some did avoid , some did not.