A United Nations aviation agency report indicates that Lebanon’s primary airport currently lacks the necessary valid certification, hindering US President Donald Trump’s initiative to reinstate direct flights between the United States and Beirut. President Trump initially announced his intention to resume these flights in July, and subsequently signed an order in October directing the US government to facilitate the service, effectively ending a suspension lasting over forty years. The suspension was originally implemented following the hijacking of TWA Flight 847, which was diverted to Beirut in 1985. The recent UN report presents a significant obstacle to the plan, as flights cannot proceed without proper certification of the airport's safety and operational standards. This development casts uncertainty on the timeline for the resumption of direct air travel between the US and Lebanon. The situation highlights the complexities involved in re-establishing transportation links after prolonged periods of disruption.