British Airways to resume Tripoli flights

British Airways has announced it will resume its flights to Tripoli in May. The carrier is to reintroduce the Heathrow flights on 1 May after the UK government and Libyan authorities deemed the country safe again. The flights will operate three times a week.

“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,” said Keith Williams, chief executive at BA.

Qatar Airways also announced it will reintroduce thrice weekly flights to the Libyan capital, via Alexandria, on 2 February.

Etihad launches Tripoli flights

United Arab Emirates' national carrier Etihad Airways will launch its first flight to Tripoli, Libya's capital, on January 17.

The thrice a week flights (Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays) will be operated by an Airbus A320 which offers 162 Coral Economy seats.

“We are delighted to be able to launch these flights and do all we can to help the country get back on its feet at this critical point in Libya’s history,” said Etihad Airways CEO James Hogan.

Initially, Etihad will fly to Tripoli via Alexandria in Egypt, however, nonstop flights will be offered once Tripoli's infrastructure can support the airline.

Etihad's flights will depart Abu Dhabi at 8am and arrive at Alexandria at 10:30am. From Alexandria, it will take off at 11:15am and will land Tripoli at 2:15pm.

Tripoli is Etihad's fifth North African destination and 73rd globally.