U.S. approves direct flights to Lebanon, but service delayed pending agreements
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Lebanon welcomed U.S. approval for direct flights after President Trump signed a memorandum on 30 September to lift restrictions, a decision made during a July White House meeting with Lebanese President Aoun.
Middle East Airlines and Lebanese civil aviation authorities said flights will not resume immediately, citing the need for updated bilateral transport agreements, compliance with international safety standards, and final operational audits, with commercial links expected to take several months to be restored.