US Airlines Allowed to Resume Direct Flights to Lebanon, Israel Flights Still Suspended
Following a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, US President Donald Trump announced on social media that American airlines are now permitted to operate direct flights to Lebanon. Trump praised Aoun's efforts to reform Lebanon and instructed his administration to enable US carriers to fly directly to the country, facilitating easier travel for Americans. Trump expressed hope that other nations would follow suit.
Despite this development, no US airline currently flies directly to Israel, and such flights are not expected to resume before September. Major US carriers including American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines suspended their flights to Israel due to ongoing security concerns. Consequently, direct flights between the US and Israel are currently maintained primarily by Israeli airlines such as El Al and Arkia.
This announcement marks a shift in US aviation policy towards Lebanon while the suspension of US flights to Israel continues amid regional tensions.
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