On Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, President Trump reauthorized US airlines to sell tickets for direct flights to Lebanon. This decision came after his meeting at the White House with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

The move reverses a ban on direct flights to Lebanon that had been in place for over 40 years. The ban was originally imposed following the 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847 by Hezbollah terrorists.

This policy change marks a significant shift in US aviation and diplomatic relations with Lebanon.

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