Terminal illness

by Peter Speetjens January 1, 2004

written by Peter Speetjens January 1, 2004

To offer owners of private jets and people flying into Beirut by privately chartered aircraft a softer, smoother arrival, a new terminal is currently being built at Beirut airport. Dubbed the General Aviation building, this, the third and latest phase in the rebuilding of the airport, is effectively a VIP terminal offering separate, more efficient customs, visa and luggage handling services. While the first phase of airport expansion in 1998 saw the construction of the eastern part of the main terminal, the second phase in 2001 saw the completion of the main terminal

Peter Speetjens

Peter is a journalist currently based in São Paulo. After completing law studies in Rotterdam, he embarked on a journey to explore the world, spending a year in India before spending around 20 years in the Middle East and eventually relocating to Brazil. His work has appeared in both Dutch and English language media, including Trouw, De Groene, De Standaard, Hard Gras, NRC, The Blizzard, MO Magazine, Middle East Eye, and Mongabay. Fluent in five languages, he also enjoys photography and co-authored the documentary "2000 Terrorists," which was broadcast by Al Jazeera in 2004.

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