A high-level delegation from Tunisia’s Office of Civil Aviation and Airports (OACA) arrived in Tripoli on Sunday to discuss the resumption of Tunisair flights to Libyan airports and to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the field of civil aviation.
The Tunisian delegation, headed by the Director of the Civil Aviation Authority and accompanied by senior officials, was welcomed by the Deputy Head of Libya’s Civil Aviation Authority and the Assistant General Manager of Mitiga International Airport.
The visit, organized in coordination with the Libyan Airports Authority, reflects the two sides’ shared interest in strengthening transport and economic links.
According to a statement by the Libyan Airports Authority, the discussions focused on ways to restart Tunisair operations to Libya, explore technical and logistical challenges, and identify opportunities to expand flight services between the two neighboring nations. The talks also addressed safety standards, operational coordination, and the development of air navigation systems to improve efficiency and passenger experience.
Officials emphasized that restoring regular air services between Libya and Tunisia would boost trade, tourism, and people-to-people ties, contributing to stronger economic integration. Both countries share deep historical, social, and cultural links, and air connectivity has long served as a vital bridge between their capitals and major cities.
Tunisair suspended all flights to Libya in mid-May 2024, citing heavy financial losses resulting from Libya’s decision to impose a 27 percent foreign exchange tax on the US dollar.