Air France says it will follow Israeli rule barring crew from some nations

Air France has confirmed that it is complying with new Israeli restrictions limiting who can fly to and over Israel based on their nationality, a controversial policy that some experts say could expose the airline to discrimination lawsuits.The new Israeli restrictions, reported by Israeli media and French investigative publication Mediapart, list 31 Muslim-majority countries, including Algeria, Tunisia, Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Niger, whose nationals are no longer allowed to fly into Israel’s airspace.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Who is the mystery co-pilot behind the Flydubai attack?list 2 of 4What are the five questions being asked regarding the Flydubai attack?list 3 of 4How was the Flydubai co-pilot who attacked his captain cleared to fly?list 4 of 4Flydubai stabbing: How safe are planes if a pilot turns violent?end of list“Like all airlines, Air France is required to comply with the entry regulations established by the authorities of the countries it serves, both for its customers and employees,” Air France told Al Jazeera in a statement.According to Israel’s N12 broadcaster, the Ministry of Transport and Road Safety told foreign airlines on Oct...