US extends flight ban over Libya for another three years

The US Federal Aviation Administration has extended its ban on most US flights over Libyan airspace for an additional three years. This means US airlines and pilots cannot fly in the region until at least March 2028, citing ongoing safety risks.

This extension signals that the US government still sees significant, unmitigated risks in Libyan airspace, preventing any return to normal commercial flight operations for the foreseeable future. For airlines and cargo operators, it means continuing to plan longer, more expensive routes around the country. This kind of long-term flight prohibition effectively redraws global air traffic maps for specific carriers.