New Airline to Launch Daily Flights from London to Beirut

A newly formed airline, British Mediterranean Airways, will commence daily non-stop flights from London to Beirut on October 28, catering to the growing number of businesspeople traveling to Lebanon due to the country's reconstruction boom. The flights will operate on Airbus A-320 aircraft, departing from Heathrow airport in the evening and returning from Beirut the next morning. The airline aims to tap into the business market, which is increasingly frequented by both Lebanese and non-Lebanese travelers due to the reconstruction process.

Key Takeaways:

• British Mediterranean Airways plans to launch daily non-stop flights from London to Beirut on October 28.
• The airline will operate on Airbus A-320 aircraft, departing from Heathrow airport every evening and returning from Beirut the next morning.
• The airline aims to cater to the growing business market, driven by Lebanon's reconstruction boom.
• Lord Hesketh, a director of British Aerospace and Babcock International, has been appointed chairman of the airline.
• British Mediterranean Airways will face competition from European airlines such as Air France and KLM.
• The airline expects to attract businesspeople, both Lebanese and non-Lebanese, traveling to Lebanon for reconstruction-related activities.
• Middle East Airlines, Lebanon's national carrier, has a virtual monopoly of the Lebanese market and refused to take a minority stake in the new venture.

Statistics:

• The flights will operate on Airbus A-320 aircraft.
• British Mediterranean Airways will depart from Heathrow airport every evening.
• The return flights from Beirut will depart the next morning.
• The airline aims to cater to the growing business market, driven by Lebanon's reconstruction boom.

Sources:

• "New airline to launch daily flights from London to Beirut," by Danah Saadawi, London, October 10, 1995 (newspaper article)
• "Air France" ( Airline.co.uk )
• "Middle East Airlines" (Maleas airlines.com Beirut, Lebanon)