President Trump orders resumption of direct flights to Lebanon

On July 22, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has ordered his administration to authorize U.S. airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon. This decision follows a meeting at the White House between President Trump and the President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun. The move effectively lifts a long-standing suspension on direct air travel between the two countries. President Trump publicly praised the work of President Aoun in transforming his country during the announcement. The directive, communicated via the Truth Social platform, aims to facilitate easier travel for Americans wishing to visit Lebanon. The President expressed hope that other nations would follow this lead to encourage international travel. The administration has not provided specific details regarding the exact date when these commercial services will officially commence operations. No further details regarding the safety protocols or specific airline carriers involved were released in the initial statement.