# Trump's US-Lebanon Flights Hit Roadblock

> US flight plans to Lebanon blocked by airport safety issues.
- Title: Trump's US-Lebanon Flights Hit Roadblock · The Straits Times
- Summary: US flight plans to Lebanon blocked by airport safety issues. Trump's attempt to restart direct US flights to Lebanon faces delays due to airport safety…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/trump-move-to-restart-direct-us-flights-with-lebanon-hits-roadblock
- Published: 2026-10-16T16:45:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, lebanon, united states, beirut, icao, airports, flights, news, world
## US flight plan to Lebanon
Trump signed an order to allow direct US-Beirut flights after four decades of suspension.
## Airport certification issue
Lebanon's main airport lacks valid certification for US flights according to ICAO.
## Airport safety concerns
Beirut airport's firefighting resources are for single-aisle planes, not twin-aisle jets.
## Emergency plan missing
Beirut airport lacks an emergency plan and its conditional certification has expired.
## Regulator shortcomings
Lebanese aviation regulator lacks qualified inspectors and accident investigation authority.
## Lebanese response
Lebanese officials say they are addressing issues but war delays progress.
## US safety warnings
US advises Americans not to travel to Lebanon due to safety concerns.
## Key takeaway

Trump's attempt to restart direct US flights to Lebanon faces delays due to airport safety certifications.