The Director General of the Civil Aviation, Amin Jaber, said on Saturday that traffic at Beirut International Airport was normal at this time, but was set to increase in the coming days.
In an exclusive interview with An-Nahar, Jaber explained that the heavy traffic was due to the arrival of expatriates to Lebanon and the departure of residents for their summer vacation.
He warned that the traffic was bound to increase in the coming days due to the Arbaeen pilgrimage to Iraq, an annual Shia Islamic event marking the end of the 40-day mourning period after Ashura.
He advised travelers to follow these directions to facilitate their departure:
- Arrive at the airport three hours before departure
- Conduct an online check-in before arriving at the airport
- Do not carry prohibited items for personal inspection
- Do not place any hazardous materials (power banks, batteries in general, oils, etc.) in checked bags
- Do not carry liquids exceeding 100g or sharp materials in hand luggage
Lebanon has regained economic activity with the regular functioning of constitutional institutions, the election of President Joseph Aoun as president of the republic and the appointment of Nawaf Salam as prime minister.
Airport lounges are currently crowded with travelers and expatriates, marking a significant economic recovery for Beirut after a series of crises and wars.
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