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Tunis Air to resume flights to Libya in coming weeks, new sea lines to link Italy, Tunisia, and Libya
via Libya Herald3 min read
Tunisia's Minister of Transport, Rachid Amri, announced that Tunis Air will resume flights to Libya in the coming weeks. The minister also stated that his ministry is working to enhance Sfax-Tina International Airport by granting licenses to new companies, including Transavia and some Libyan companies. Additionally, financial incentives, potentially including near-full exemptions, will be offered to training companies to boost the airport's attractiveness. The announcement was made during a plenary session of the Tunisian parliament.
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