Air France Halts Flights Over Red Sea After Missile Sighting

Airline Suspends Service Due to Safety Concerns

Air France has suspended flights over the Red Sea after a missile was spotted in the area. The airline made the announcement on Tuesday, saying that the decision was made "in the interest of safety."

The missile was reportedly seen on Monday evening, near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The strait is a narrow waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. It is a strategically important area, as it is used by ships traveling between Europe and Asia.

Air France is not the only airline to have suspended flights over the Red Sea in recent weeks.

In January, Lufthansa also suspended flights over the area after a missile was fired at a Saudi Arabian oil tanker.

The missile attacks have raised concerns about the safety of flying over the Red Sea. Air France has said that it will continue to monitor the situation and will resume flights when it is safe to do so.