According to the Foreign Office, vulnerable British people, along with their spouses, partners, and children under the age of 18, would be given priority when the jet takes off from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport on Wednesday.
quickly.David Lammy, the foreign secretary, stated that British nationals’ safety in Lebanon “continues to be our utmost priority” and that the situation there “is volatile and has potential to deteriorate quickly”.
“For that reason, the UK government is chartering a flight to assist those wishing to depart,” he continued. It is imperative that you leave now, as subsequent evacuation may not be guaranteed.
Although passengers would have to pay £350 per seat to board, the government will cover the cost of leasing the aircraft.
According to the department, commercial flights are still running, and the Foreign Office has been collaborating with partners to expand capacity so that British nationals can travel.
After Israeli airstrikes on Beirut over the weekend killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, there are worries about an increase in bloodshed in the Middle East.
The Iranian-backed militant group responded by saying it is ready to fight should Israel launch a ground invasion. There are growing concerns that the intensifying hostilities may spark a full-scale regional conflict.
