Lebanon airport certification setback stalls direct US flights push

Summary

US President Donald Trump's effort to revive direct flights between the United States and Beirut has hit a setback after the UN aviation agency found Lebanon's main airport lacked valid certification, The Straits Times reported, citing a report summary seen by Reuters. Hindustan Times also reported that the effort had hit a roadblock.

Timeline

1. The Straits Times

   16 Oct 2026, 16:45 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that the UN aviation agency found Lebanon's main airport lacked valid certification, citing a report summary seen by Reuters, hindering Trump's effort to revive direct US-Beirut flights.

2. Hindustan Times

   16 Oct 2026, 19:30 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times also reports that Trump's move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon has hit a roadblock.