
MEA - Middle East Airlines
About the airline
MEA – Middle East Airlines (IATA: ME, ICAO: MEA) is Lebanon's flagship carrier, founded in 1945. Based at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, it operates modern Airbus aircraft across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
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MEA – Middle East Airlines (IATA code ME, ICAO code MEA) is Lebanon's national airline, established in 1945. The carrier operates from its main hub at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, serving routes across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. MEA connects passengers from the Levantine region to major international destinations, playing a central role in Lebanon's aviation network.
The airline's modern fleet consists of Airbus aircraft, including the A320 for short-haul regional routes, the A330 for long-haul international flights, and the A321neo for medium-haul operations. This standardized Airbus family provides operational efficiency and passenger comfort across MEA's network. The fleet composition allows the airline to adapt to varying route demands while maintaining consistent service standards.
As a legacy carrier with nearly eight decades of operation, MEA serves both leisure and business travellers. The airline operates scheduled services connecting Beirut to regional hubs and intercontinental destinations. Passengers can expect a Middle Eastern carrier with established operations and a focus on reliability across its network.