BEIRUT aviation officials say they had denied landing requests from several airlines looking to resume operations from Beirut, and have reiterated that the airport remains officially closed to all but two designated carriers.
At the present time Middle East Airlines and Royal Jordanian are operating what is in effect an air bridge bringing in essential supplies and personnel. BMED, having made one mercy flight, says it hopes to resume services from Heathrow on Thursday.
Whatever happens one airline will not be around when the airport opens properly. KLM has now made its last departure to Amsterdam. Partner airline Air France will serve the Lebanese capital ”when it can”. For the time being MEA is operating out of Damascus.
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