Air France will resume flights to Beirut this Saturday after suspending services due to the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict. Initially, the airline will operate five weekly flights, with Transavia, its low-cost subsidiary, restarting services on February 13 with three weekly flights. The airlines had halted operations in September amid escalating tensions. The resumption will be gradually increased, with regular assessments to ensure safety, following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
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