Air France asks passengers for cash to fund Damascus refuel
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"The European Union has imposed a series on sanctions on Syria, including
a ban on the Syrian national airline that will prevent the flag carrier
landing at EU airports, although it will still be able to fly over EU
countries and make emergency stops."