Rasamny oversees return of stranded Lebanese from Egypt and Turkey, coordinates ongoing efforts for Iraq and Iran
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport, announced that under the directives of Minister Fayez Rasamny, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has successfully resolved the issue of Lebanese nationals stranded in Sharm El Sheikh.
Four special flights began arriving at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport starting at 9:00 am, 16 June, and are expected to be completed by 10:30 p.m., repatriating a total of 650 Lebanese citizens. The operation was carried out in coordination with travel agency Travel Book & Tripleseven Aviation, which covered the cost of the aircraft and logistics, ensuring a swift and smooth return.
For Lebanese stranded in Antalya and Adana, Turkey, the Ministry arranged a charter flight via Middle East Airlines (MEA) in collaboration with Nakhal Travel, scheduled to depart at 5:00 pm.
As for those stuck in Iraq and Iran, efforts are underway to coordinate departures via Basra Airport, the only operational route, with regional airline partners.
The Ministry stressed that it continues to monitor the situation closely, in constant coordination with relevant authorities, to ensure the safety and timely return of all Lebanese citizens abroad.
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The Ministry of Public Works and Transport, announced that under the directives of Minister Fayez Rasamny, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has successfully resolved the issue of Lebanese nationals stranded in Sharm El Sheikh. Four special flights began arriving at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport starting at 9:00 am, 16 June, and are expected to be completed by 10:30 p.m., repatriating a total of 650 Lebanese citizens. The operation was carried out in coordination with travel agency Travel Book & Tripleseven Aviation, which covered the cost of the aircraft and logistics, ensuring a swift and smooth return. For Lebanese stranded in Antalya and Adana, Turkey, the Ministry arranged a charter flight via Middle East Airlines (MEA) in collaboration with Nakhal Travel, scheduled to depart at 5:00 pm. As for those stuck in Iraq and Iran, efforts are underway to coordinate departures via Basra Airport, the only operational route, with regional airline partners. The Ministry stressed that it continues to monitor the situation closely, in constant coordination with relevant authorities, to ensure the safety and timely return of all Lebanese citizens abroad.
