Yes, it is illegal to fly over Antarctica. The Southern and Antarctic Territories Act of 1982 (as amended) generally prohibits flights in Antarctica. However, for specific purposes, such as for scientific research or supply of an installation in Antarctica, the act allows for such flights. The Act also prohibits entry into Southern and Antarctic Territories (which consists of all land and ice south of the 66th south parallel south) without a permit issued by the Secretary of the Interior. No permits are currently required to enter this area.
Even if you dismiss the fact that you need Department of Defense's permission, the aviation rules prohibit any flights from crossing the 72 parallel without added survival gear that nobody has on their flights. Which is funny, because the same regulations are not implemented for the north pole.
In short, regardless of who's writing these rules, the results are the same. There are no flights over the South Pole.
Since Antarctica is not open to tourism by scheduled flights, services are usually requested by stations on the ground. For instance, the US airports on the South Pole, such as the Jack F. Paulus Skiway or Williams Field, require advance clearance by the Department of Defense and National Science Foundation (NSF).
Seems you need to be cleared by two agencies in fact.
Wrong treaty.
https://symboliamag.com/is-it-illegal-to-fly-over-antarctica/
Which "Minister of the Interior" are they referencing?
What kind of shit source is that? Post the law or treaty like I did.
Even if you dismiss the fact that you need Department of Defense's permission, the aviation rules prohibit any flights from crossing the 72 parallel without added survival gear that nobody has on their flights. Which is funny, because the same regulations are not implemented for the north pole.
In short, regardless of who's writing these rules, the results are the same. There are no flights over the South Pole.
https://planefinder.net/
You don't need DOD permission to fly over Antarctica.
Did you even read the article?
Yes. Did you?
Seems you need to be cleared by two agencies in fact.