Lebanon
06-02-2026 | 13:55
MEA Flight 426 returns to Beirut after minor technical issue
What happened on a flight from Beirut to Dubai?
Middle East-bound planes at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport. (Houssam Shbaro)
Shortly after departing from Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport on flight 426 to Dubai, a Middle East Airlines (MEA) Airbus A330 had to return due to a minor technical issue.
The pilot chose to return as a precaution to ensure passenger safety.
Another MEA aircraft is scheduled to depart shortly to continue the journey.
Passengers at Beirut Airport (Houssam Shbaro).