Trump says he ordered resumption of direct US-Lebanon flights for first time in decades

US president tells Lebanese counterpart he hopes others will again allow direct travel to 'this beautiful land,' though it appears highly unlikely American carriers will want to fly there soon
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he has directed his administration to resume direct flights to Lebanon, a service suspended over 40 years ago. This decision came shortly after hosting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House, with Trump stating Aoun "has done a remarkable job working to transform his country." Direct flights were halted in 1985 after the hijacking of TWA Flight 847. However, the US State Department continues to advise against travel to Lebanon due to security risks, including "crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, landmines, and armed conflict."
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