Air France has taken the unusual step of suspending all flights over the Red Sea "until further notice" following reports of a "luminous object" observed by crew members during a flight over Sudan on Sunday night, November 3.
In a statement shared by French media, the airline cited the volatile security situation in the region as a primary concern.
Air France has adjusted some flight routes and forced others to turn back to their origins.
While the airspace over the Red Sea has not been officially closed, Air France remains the only airline to implement such a preventative measure.