Flights suspended at Beirut airport amid ‘Israel’ threats
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Lebanon’s civil aviation authorities announced the immediate and full suspension of all incoming and outgoing flights at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport until further notice, following direct threats from ‘Israel’ targeting the main road leading to the airport.
Air traffic comes to a halt
The strict decision follows security reports warning of the deteriorating situation along the international road to the airport, making access for passengers and flight crews extremely dangerous.
Measures include:
- Flight cancellations: All takeoff and landing operations have been halted for both local and international airlines.
- Terminal clearance: Authorities urged passengers inside the airport to await further instructions amid widespread confusion.
In a related development, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency extended its ban on flights to parts of the Middle East until April 24.
Escalation raises security concerns
The move comes amid a wave of military escalation, with critical infrastructure increasingly at risk.
The airport road is considered a vital lifeline, and any threat to it effectively isolates Lebanon from international air travel, worsening an already fragile humanitarian situation.
Travel warnings issued
Airport authorities called on all travelers to contact airlines regarding their bookings and strongly advised against heading to the airport at this time for safety reasons.
Security agencies are continuing to assess conditions on the ground to determine when operations can safely resume.
The closure marks another blow to Lebanon’s struggling economy and transport sector, as fears grow over further deterioration in the security situation.
