Not everyone was continuing to fly over Ukraine. Some including British Airways and Air France had already stopped flying over Ukraine months earlier[1] due to heightened risk in the area. Malaysian Airlines decided the risk was worth it.<p>1. <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.bbc.com&#x2F;news&#x2F;business-28356745" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.bbc.com&#x2F;news&#x2F;business-28356745</a>
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