terrorism: Who wants to fly over Taliban-held Afghanistan? New FAA rules allow it, but planes largely avoid it

The United States has eased rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over Afghanistan in routes that cut travel time and fuel consumption for East-West travel. The move could shorten flight routes for India and Southeast Asia, but raises concerns about how airlines will deal with the Taliban's strict rules for women and their use of anti-aircraft weapons. Despite the lifting of restrictions, airlines will still need to manage the risks of flying over uncontrolled airspace in the country where anti-aircraft weaponry remains. Currently, only Afghan and Iranian carriers are using the country's airspace.

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