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# LIBYA: MinTrans Discusses Flights, Operational Concerns With Turkish Ambassador
- URL: https://insideaviation.news/libya-mintrans-discusses-flights-operational-concerns-with-turkish-ambassador/
- Published: 2026-09-23T05:51:49.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-23T05:51:49.000Z
- Author: Inside Aviation News
- Tags: Libya, Turkey, Turkish Airlines, IATA, blocked funds

TRIPOLI, Libya

- Libyan Minister of Transport Mohammed Salem Al-Shahoubi met Turkish Ambassador to Libya on 22 September 2026 to discuss air connectivity and Turkish Airlines operational challenges in Libya.
- Meeting occurred at Ministry of Transportation headquarters with Undersecretary for Air Transport Affairs, Civil Aviation Authority Head, and International Cooperation Office Director.
- Talks covered Turkish Airlines operational challenges and solutions to sustain and expand operations in Libya.
- Turkish Airlines serves Tripoli Mitiga, Benghazi and Misrata while Pegasus serves Tripoli Mitiga.
- IATA data showed Libya holding USD 25 million in blocked airline funds as of March 2026\. However, as an oil & gas exporter, Libya has benefited from oil sitting at around USD 100 per barrel since March 2026 due to the US-Iran war.

**Sources:**

- [Eanlibya](https://www.eanlibya.com/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D9%87%D9%88%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%A8%D8%AD%D8%AB-%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%B3%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%83%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D9%88/?ref=insideaviation.news)
- [IATA](https://www.iata.org/en/programs/airline-distribution/airline-blocked-funds/?ref=insideaviation.news)