Trump Reauthorizes US Airlines to Offer Direct Flights to Lebanon
Following a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, President Trump ends a 40-year ban on direct US-Lebanon flights.
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Following a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, President Trump ends a 40-year ban on direct US-Lebanon flights.
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The renovation includes new concourses, removal of aging shuttles, and a massive parking garage, with funding from participating airlines.
NBC Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 1:07 AM
world
The ambitious project aims to replace concourses, add a large parking garage, and preserve the landmark main terminal, marking one of the largest airport renovations in the US.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 29, 2026, 10:18 PM
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The plan includes new terminals, removal of the airport’s people mover shuttles, and the largest United Polaris Lounge in the world, with funding primarily from airlines and bonds.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 9:47 PM
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The overhaul aims to modernize the airport with new terminals and improved transit, reflecting President Trump’s direct involvement in the design process.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 5:58 PM
us
Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing on the origins of Covid-19, citing fears of prosecution, as partisan disputes over the pandemic’s beginnings continue six years later.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 4:40 PM
politics
President Trump has actively engaged in redesigning Washington Dulles International Airport, requesting 3D models and making detailed edits to the renovation proposals ahead of a planned public unveiling.
CBS Politics | Jul 28, 2026, 10:19 PM
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Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican citizen and Southwest Airlines flight attendant, was taken into ICE custody in Nashville after allegedly overstaying his visa since 2021.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 9:54 PM
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Pete Hegseth informs Senate of war expenses as regional tensions persist and US-Lebanon flights resume after four decades.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 1:04 PM
us
Following a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Donald Trump directs his administration to allow American airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon, suspended since 1985.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 9:17 PM
general
Following a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, President Trump announced the resumption of direct U.S. flights to Lebanon and expressed willingness to engage with Hezbollah.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 8:21 PMpolitics
United Airlines refutes reports that passengers can change flights without fees due to the renaming of Palm Beach International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport.
The Hill | Jul 17, 2026, 11:22 PM
politics
Florida's Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed on July 9, 2026, but its airport code will remain PBI for 40 more days before switching to DJT, causing a temporary discrepancy in identifiers.
CBS Politics | Jul 9, 2026, 11:17 AM
us
The French team has chartered planes operated by Global Crossing Airlines, a company heavily involved in U.S. immigration deportations, for domestic travel during the 2026 World Cup.
Guardian US | Jul 9, 2026, 10:32 AM
world
María Corina Machado, a 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Venezuelan opposition figure, seeks to return to Venezuela following a devastating earthquake, but faces resistance from both the Venezuelan government and the United States.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 9, 2026, 7:13 AM
world
Global markets declined and oil prices surged after President Donald Trump announced potential new strikes on Iran, impacting travel and energy stocks.
Al Jazeera | Jul 8, 2026, 4:31 PM
politics
Spirit Airlines ceased operations in May 2026 after extensive restructuring efforts failed, with government actions playing a significant role in its downfall.
Reason | Jul 7, 2026, 10:30 AMShowing 1-17 of 17 articles.