Qatar Airways has implemented a new restriction on carrying pagers and walkie-talkies, for passengers departing from Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) in Beirut.
The airline communicated this update through its official social media channels, in compliance with a recent directive issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Lebanon.
"Effective immediately: Following the directive received from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Lebanon, all passengers flying from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) are prohibited from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on board flights. The ban applies to both checked and carry-on luggage, as well as cargo, and will be enforced until further notice,” Qatar Airways said in a statement.
In response to incidents involving the detonation of pagers and walkie-talkies associated with recent attacks, earlier today, the Lebanese Director General of Civil Aviation enacted a prohibition on carrying such devices aboard aircraft.
