Air France to comply with Israeli crew nationality restrictions, risking legal conflict

Air France announced it will follow Israeli regulations barring its crew from certain nationalities on flights to Israel, a move that may conflict with French anti-discrimination laws. The policy, reportedly targeting specific nationalities, raises legal and diplomatic tensions between airline compliance and domestic legal obligations. This marks a notable corporate decision to prioritize Israeli rules over home-country anti-discrimination statutes, potentially setting a precedent for other carriers.