28-Jul-2011 12:27 PM
Middle East Airlines involved in Amman-Beirut charter start-up: reports
Lebanon's officials are looking into the possibility of launching low-cost charter services between Amman and Beirut to activate the tourism sector in summer-2011, and has reportedly involved Middle East Airlines in the discussions. (The Daily Star, 28-Jul-2011). Jordanian tourists numbers to Lebanon have dropped significantly this year, according to President of the hotels associations, Pierre Ashkar.