The UK government has chartered a limited number of flights from Lebanon to support British nationals to leave the country in response to the current security situation.
To meet the demand for the charter flight on Wednesday, additional flights will depart from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport from Thursday. The flights will continue for as long as the security situation allows, it said in a press release on Thursday.
The UK continues to work with partners to increase capacity on commercial flights for British nationals.
British nationals who have registered their presence with the government will be sent details on how to request a seat. Those who have not already registered their presence in Lebanon are urged to do so immediately.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that recent events have demonstrated the volatility of the situation in Lebanon.
“The safety of British nationals in Lebanon continues to be our number one priority. That’s why we are announcing additional chartered flights to help those who want to leave.”
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