The Air Operations Department at Sebha International Airport has announced the resumption of flights between Sebha Airport and Borg El Arab Airport in Alexandria, Egypt.
This announcement follows the operation of the first flight from Sebha to Alexandria today, operated by Afriqiyah Airways.
This marks the first such flight after a nearly 10-year hiatus in air travel between the two airports.
On Tuesday, the CEO of Royal Jordanian Airlines, Samer Majali, announced that the airline will resume its flights to Libya in the coming weeks, with at least three weekly flights.
Majali suggested in media statements that the flights could restart in September, expressing his hope that the company will soon increase its frequency to daily flights.
Majali explained that the company conducted a security survey of the security procedures at Libyan airports and various routes, indicating an agreement to resume operations at Tripoli Airport.
Libya, after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, has faced years of instability and conflict. The situation has severely impacted its infrastructure, including its aviation sector. Mitiga International Airport, located near the capital city of Tripoli, has been a focal point in the efforts to restore normalcy and improve the connectivity of Libya with the rest of the world.
The last visit by a Royal Jordanian delegation was in 2021, during which all necessary requirements were met to facilitate the resumption of flights between Amman and Tripoli. The resumption of flights between Amman and Tripoli is seen as a positive development, reflecting an improvement in the security situation and efforts to rebuild the country’s aviation infrastructure.
The reopening of this route not only facilitates travel and trade between Jordan and Libya but also serves as a symbol of the gradual recovery and rebuilding of Libya’s international connections. This move is expected to encourage other international airlines to consider resuming their services to Libya, thus enhancing the country’s global integration.
The successful resumption of Royal Jordanian flights is anticipated to boost tourism and business travel between the two nations. It will also provide a crucial link for Libyans seeking medical treatment, education, and other services in Jordan. For Jordanians, it opens up opportunities to explore business ventures and cultural exchanges in Libya.
