Airlines and Aviation Services
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Libya blocks US dollar repatriation for international airlines
Libya is withholding US$ 25 million in international airline funds, placing it among the most restrictive countries for airline revenue repatriation. The move intensifies operational and financial risks for foreign carriers as regulatory and currency barriers persist.
Libyan Airlines targets direct route revival with Syria after years of isolation
Libyan Airlines is pushing to reestablish direct flights to Syria, with aviation authorities in Damascus and Tripoli negotiating operational and security requirements. The talks signal a broader push to reconnect Syria with North Africa and Europe after years of suspended routes.
Air Canada Cancels Planned Montreal-Algiers Flights for Summer 2027
Air Canada has removed its planned direct Montreal-Algiers flights from its summer 2027 schedule, extending the suspension of this key transatlantic route and leaving Air Algérie as the sole operator of direct flights between Canada and Algeria.
Air Algérie Opens Bookings for Four New International Routes
Air Algérie has launched reservations for new routes from Algiers to Berlin, Conakry, Brazzaville, and Lagos/Abuja, expanding its international network and reinforcing Algiers as a regional hub between Europe and sub-Saharan Africa.
Libya and France Advance Talks on Political Process and Direct Flights
Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba met France's Special Envoy to discuss political developments and confirm plans to resume direct flights between Libya and France by September, signalling renewed bilateral engagement and potential economic impact.