Lebanese stranded at Antalya Airport for two days appeal to government for assistance: Local media

BEIRUT —  Video footage obtained by al-Jadeed shows a distressing situation at Antalya Airport in Turkey, where Lebanese travelers have been stranded for two days. The delays, reportedly attributed to sudden flight cancellations, have left passengers facing uncertainty and frustration

اظهرت مشاهد مصورة حصلت عليها الجديد، لبنانيين عالقين داخل مطار أنطاليا ليومين متتاليين، نتيجة تأجيل شركة الطيران موعد الرحلات من يوم إلى آخر.. ومن داخل المطار، يناشد اللبنانيون الدولة لمساعدتهم واتخاذ الإجراءات المناسبة pic.twitter.com/6h3LKGVoGb

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In the footage, citizens in the airport can be seen and heard screaming while standing in long queues. 

According to al-Jadeed, the Lebanese travelers "are urging authorities to take immediate measures to alleviate their plight and ensure their safe return home."

L'Orient Today attempted to contact the Lebanese ambassador in Turkey multiple times for comment, but he was unavailable at the time of publication. The newspaper was also unable to reach any of the stranded Lebanese travelers for further information.