The Lebanese Minister of Tourism, Laura al-Khazen Lahoud, surrounded by the Wizz Air Abu Dhabi team, on June 4, 2025, on the tarmac of Beirut's international airport. (Credit: Philippe Hage Boutros/L'Orient-Le Jour)
Two years after beginning the process — and just over two months after officially announcing the route — Wizz Air Abu Dhabi marked its inaugural flight to Lebanon on Wednesday with a near-capacity Airbus landing at Beirut's international airport shortly before noon. The flight, connecting the Emirati and Lebanese capitals, transports nearly 250 passengers.“The launch of direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Beirut by Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is a key step to revitalize Lebanon’s tourism sector,” said Tourism Minister Laura al-Khazen Lahoud during a press conference held at the airport. Tamara Vallois, the airline’s commercial director, added, “This new route opens more opportunities for families, businesses and tourists to travel at affordable prices between two dynamic capitals.” Need to catch up on Lebanon-UAE relations? Hacking...
Two years after beginning the process — and just over two months after officially announcing the route — Wizz Air Abu Dhabi marked its inaugural flight to Lebanon on Wednesday with a near-capacity Airbus landing at Beirut's international airport shortly before noon. The flight, connecting the Emirati and Lebanese capitals, transports nearly 250 passengers.“The launch of direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Beirut by Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is a key step to revitalize Lebanon’s tourism sector,” said Tourism Minister Laura al-Khazen Lahoud during a press conference held at the airport. Tamara Vallois, the airline’s commercial director, added, “This new route opens more opportunities for families, businesses and tourists to travel at affordable prices between two dynamic capitals.” Need to catch up on Lebanon-UAE relations?...