President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will allow direct flights to Lebanon again, marking a major change in travel links between the two countries. The decision revives a route that had been suspended for more than four decades.
Direct flights between the US and Lebanon were halted in 1985. The new move is being seen as a historic step because it reopens a connection that had been closed for over 40 years.
The announcement came after Trump met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. That timing suggests the decision is tied to broader discussions between Washington and Beirut and could signal a new phase in bilateral relations.
The return of direct air service is likely to draw attention from travelers, families with ties to Lebanon, and businesses watching regional developments. While further details on implementation were not immediately clear from the announcement, the policy shift itself stands out as a significant diplomatic and transportation milestone.
