President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he wants U.S. airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon, signaling a possible end to a gap that has lasted for about four decades. The announcement points to a major shift in air travel links between the United States and Lebanon.
The move came after Trump's meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. While the brief announcement did not provide a full timeline or operational details, it suggests that restoring nonstop service is now being pushed at the highest political level.
If carried out, the decision would reopen a direct option that American travelers and airlines have not had for many years. Any return of service would likely depend on the usual airline, regulatory and aviation steps before routes can begin operating.
The announcement is notable both for its diplomatic context and for its potential impact on travel between the two countries. After decades without direct U.S.-Lebanon flights, Trump's statement marks a fresh effort to reestablish that connection.
