On July 21, 2026, President Trump reauthorized US airlines to sell tickets for direct flights to Lebanon. This decision follows a meeting at the White House with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. The reauthorization ends a ban on direct flights that had been in place for over 40 years, which was implemented after the hijacking of TWA Flight 847 by Hezbollah in 1985.
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Trump Reauthorizes Direct Flights from US to Lebanon
President Trump has reauthorized US airlines to offer direct flights to Lebanon, reversing a ban that lasted more than 40 years. This decision follows a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House.
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