Qatar Airways Enforces Ban on Pagers and Walkie-Talkies For Flights From Beirut

Effective immediately, Qatar Airways has implemented a strict ban on the carriage of pagers and walkie-talkies for all passengers flying from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY). This directive follows an order from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Lebanon.

The ban extends to both checked and carry-on luggage, as well as cargo, and will remain in place until further notice. Passengers are urged to comply with these regulations to ensure smooth travel.

Earlier, Lebanon's civil aviation authorities have banned pagers and walkie-talkies on all airplanes departing from Beirut's Rafik Hariri International Airport.

The measure announced Thursday comes after such devices, mainly used by members of the militant Hezbollah group, exploded in different parts of Lebanon, killing dozens and wounding 3,000 people over the past two days.

The authorities called on all airline companies to inform passengers using the airport that carrying pagers and walkie-talkies onto jets is banned “until further notice.” It added that authorities will confiscate such devices found with passengers.