The additional permit will enable British Airways to provide a non-stop direct service between the two countries, significantly improving journey times for passengers.
Richard Cann, general manager commercial for BMED said: "This is great news for British Airways passengers wanting to travel between Beirut and Khartoum. It is a privilege for an airline to be granted these permissions and we will be making use of them immediately, providing a vital link between Lebanon and Sudan."
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BMED celebrates link between Lebanon and Sudan
- Lebanon: Wednesday, May 18 - 2005 at 09:08
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British Airways independent franchise partner, BMED, has been granted permission by the Governments of Sudan and Lebanon to carry passengers between Beirut and Khartoum.
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1. The permissions known as fifth freedom rights are the privileges a government grants international carriers registered in other countries.2. BMED is an independent franchise partner of British Airways flying to 15 destinations in the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia from London Heathrow. The company is a member of the oneworld alliance.
3. Passenger enquiries and reservations can be made online at www.ba.com, or through a travel agent.
Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorWednesday, May 18 - 2005 at 09:08 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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