On July 21, 2026, President Donald Trump announced that American airlines would be permitted to resume direct flights to Lebanon, a route that has been suspended for over 40 years. The suspension began in 1985 under President Ronald Reagan's administration, following the hijacking of TWA flight 847. This announcement followed a meeting at the White House with the President of Lebanon.
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Trump Announces Resumption of Direct US Flights to Lebanon After 41 Years
President Donald Trump announced the resumption of direct flights from the US to Lebanon, which had been suspended since 1985. The decision follows a meeting with the Lebanese president at the White House.
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