British Airways Resume Flights To Libya.

24/01/2012

Following the suspension of flights to Libya over a year ago British Airways, and Qatar Airways will both be resuming flights to Tripoli.

Qatar Airways will resume flights from Doha in Qatar at the beginning of February, they have already resumed flights to the city of Benghazi, but Tripoli had been deemed too serious a risk. British Airways will recommence flights from London Heathrow to Tripoli at the beginning of May. Chief Executive of British Airways said: “We are delighted to be returning to Libya. Our flights to Tripoli have provided a vital economic link for many years, and it is good news for everyone that we can now restart operations.” They also said that flights had not been considered until it was declared safe by both the British government and by the Libyan authorities.

The flights will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, this will probably increase depending on demand. To book a meet and greet, or standard parking for Heathrow, click here.