Article 6VR5J Airlines want to resume flying over Afghanistan, but that means paying the Taliban

Airlines want to resume flying over Afghanistan, but that means paying the Taliban

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Some flights are now crossing over Afghanistan to avoid potential safety risks of flying over other nearby countries. According to a story published Thursday by Reuters, airlines must therefore navigate sanctions to pay the Taliban for access the country's airspace. Host Carolyn Beeler discussed the implications with Joanna Plucinska who covers airlines and travel in Europe for Reuters and joined the show from London.

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