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	Beirut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Beirut is one of the most diverse cities of the Middle East, as it is shared by Christians (Maronites, Greek Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, Armenian Catholics, Roman Catholics, Protestants), and Muslims (Sunni and Shi'ite) as well as a minority of Druze.
		Beirut was torn apart during the Lebanese Civil War and was divided between the Muslim West Beirut and the Christian East.
		The city's airport, situated in the southern suburbs, was previously known as Beirut International Airport; in 2005 it was renamed Rafic Hariri International Airport in honour of the assassinated former prime minister.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Beirut (1663 words)

	Encyclopedia: Beirut, Lebanon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Beirut is the commercial, banking and financial center of the region, with twenty-one universities including the American University of Beirut, Lebanese American University (originally the first women's college in the Middle East), Université de Saint-Joseph, Hagazian University, Lebanese University, American University College of Science and Technology, and Beirut Arab University.
		Beirut became a centre of missionary activity, which was generally very unsuccessful in converting (a massacre of Christians in 1860 was the occasion for further European interventions) but did build an impressive education system.
		Beirut began the centre of Arab intellectual activity in the nineteenth century.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Beirut,-Lebanon (1131 words)

	Encyclopedia: Beirut International Airport
		Beirut International Airport is an airport located in Beirut, Lebanon.
		On June 22, 2005, Beirut International Airport was officially renamed Rafic Hariri International Airport in honor of ex-Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri who was assassinated by an explosion in Beirut on February 14, 2005 when his motorcade was targeted.
		SriLankan Airlines which used to serve Beirut until some of their aircraft were destroyed in a Tamil Tiger rebel attack on Colombo airport in 2001 may return in the near future.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Beirut-International-Airport (1384 words)

	International Flight Information Manual (Lebanon)
		International airports of entry and departure where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are carried out, and which are open to scheduled and nonscheduled flights.
		International airports of entry and departure at which the formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are made available on a restricted basis, to flights with prior approval only.
		International airports specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when it becomes inadvisable to land at the airport of intended landing.
	www.faa.gov /ATs/aat/ifim/ifimlbai.htm (897 words)

	Airport Technology - Beirut International Airport Expansion - Lebanon
		BIA is located in the Khaldeh suburb south of the capital and around 8km from downtown Beirut.
		The airport was opened in 1954, renovated in 1977 and the present runways were rehabilitated between 1982 and 1984.
		The new airport should be capable of hosting 6 million passengers a year, and in the longer term, this figure may well grow (on the back of new projects) to 16 million by 2035.
	www.airport-technology.com /projects/beirut_expansion (749 words)

	Beirut International Airport Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Originally the airport was named Beirut International Airport, however was renamed on June 22, 2005, in honour of ex-Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri who was brutally assassinated in a huge explosion in Beirut on February 14, 2005 when his motorcade was targeted.
		Most airlines serving Beirut simply choose to use the Cedar Lounge for their premium passengers which is the reason for the few airline lounges in the airport.
		However, taxis are plentiful and comfortable taxis that are authorized by the airport are parked next to the terminal in the arrivals level and have an airport logo on the side.
	www.karr.net /search/encyclopedia/Beirut_International_Airport (1717 words)

	Construction @ Lebanon.com - Beirut - Beirut International Airport
		The project is financed by Arab and international loans of which $100 million from the European Bank for Investment and $50 million from the Kuwaiti Fund for Arab Economic Development have already been made available.
		Airport revenues are expected to increase with the development of air travel and the increase of passengers.
		It consists of two tunnels within the airport and into the sea towards Khalde diverting the road to the area outside the airport compound..
	www.lebanon.com /construction/beirut/airport.htm (911 words)

	Beirut International Airport (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Beirut was torn apart during the Lebanese Civil War and was divided between the Muslim WestBeirut and the Christian East.
		Beirut is the commercial, banking and financial center of the region, with twenty-one universities including the American University of Beirut, Lebanese American University (originally the firstwomen's college in the Middle East), Universitéde Saint-Joseph, Hagazian University, LebaneseUniversity, American University College of Science and Technology, and Beirut ArabUniversity.
		International airports also generally have a complex of buildings where passengers can embark on airliners, and where cargo can be stored and loaded.
	www.daikaiju.com /edge/9741-beirut%20international%20airport.html (567 words)

	Welcome to Wassim's Cedarjet Pages
		Beirut Airport's success was immediate, and became part of the ambitious routes of pioneer airlines, like the Warsaw-Teheran route flown by LOT-Polish Airlines and the Berlin-Teheran route of the Deutshe Luft Hansa.
		After the 1982 Israeli invasion (which led to the airport's intensive shelling and to the loss of 6 MEA Boeing 720s), the airport became as crippled as the rest of the country's economy.
		In September 2005, the airport was officially renamed Rafik Hariri International Airport, as a tribute to Lebanon's former prime minister and his role in the country's reconstruction.
	wassch71.tripod.com /cedarjet160.html (1762 words)

	Passenger Opinions about Beirut International Airport
		Beirut International Airport (now called Rafic Hariri International Airport) is a great airport to travel through or even just pick up family and friends.
		Beirut International Airport is an excellent facility, if it was less swarming with Syrian Military Intelligence that make the airport uncomfortable.
		Beirut International Airport is a modern and clean facility.
	www.airlinequality.com /Airports/Airport_forum/bey.htm (1281 words)

	Lebanon Aviation - Flags, Maps, Economy, History, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, ...
		By the early 1970s, despite the loss of ten of its airplanes during an Israeli commando raid on Beirut International Airport in December 1968, it had become a model for oil-rich Arab states seeking to establish their own national carriers.
		Airport closures persisted in Beirut, grounding the airline, and in August 1985 a Boeing 720 was destroyed and a 707 badly damaged by gunfire.
		But instability at Beirut International Airport forced TMA to shift operations to Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates in the 1970s and 1980s.
	photius.com /countries/lebanon/economy/lebanon_economy_aviation.html (1063 words)

	DJC.COM: Beirut rebuilding after civil war, but still has long way to go, provided by Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- A new terminal opening Friday at Beirut International Airport dwarfs an old, downtrodden building that was a busy hub for business people and jet-setters before Lebanon's 15-year civil war.
		The contrasts are a measure of how hard Beirut is working to regain its glamour and role as a Middle East center of business and tourism -- and how far it still has to go.
		About $450 million is being spent on the international airport, including a third runway.
	www.djc.com /news/re/10038040.html (646 words)

	Report of the DoD Commission on Beirut International Airport Terrorist Act, October 23, 1983
		The DOD Commission on Beirut International Airport (BIA) Terrorist Act of 23 October 1983 was convened by the Secretary of Defense on 7 November 1983 to conduct an independent inquiry into the 23 October 1983 terrorist attack on the Marine Battalion Landing Team (BLT) Headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon.
		The destruction of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut on 18 April 1983 was indicative of the extent of the deterioration of the political/military situation in Lebanon that had occurred since the arrival of the USMNF.
		By September, the LAF were locked in combat for control of the high ground overlooking Beirut International Airport and U.S. Naval gunfire was used in support of the LAF at Suq-Al-Gharb after determination by the National Security Council that LAF retention of Suq-Al-Gharb was essential to the security of USMNF positions at Beirut International Airport.
	www.ibiblio.org /hyperwar/AMH/XX/MidEast/Lebanon-1982-1984/DOD-Report (3592 words)

	Beirut International Airport gets cute with SITA \| SITA
		The CUTE platform, which enables every airport check-in desk to be linked to any airline departure control system, will operate at 84 check-in desks and workstations and 23 boarding gates in the East and West wings of Beirut International Airport.
		Beirut International Airport currently welcomes some 3.0 million passengers a year, with further growth forecasted for the coming years.
		They provide airports with the technology architecture required to take advantage of a broad range of IP-based services which are vital to the future of the air transport industry.
	www.ameinfo.com /42639.html (954 words)

	Beirut, Lebanon - Current News & Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Beirut swoons to the (studio-aided) siren songs of a declining...
		BEIRUT: At least 14 foreign workers were killed and two others got injured in a fire that gutted a plastic factory in Beirut, a foreign news agency reported on...
		BEIRUT (Lebanon): Atleast 14 foreign workers were killed and two others injured in a fire that gutted a plastic factory in Beirut, a foreign news agency...
	www.4newz.net /world/am/Beirut.html (10994 words)

	Beirut Map, Directions and Weather Forecast: Le Meridien Commodore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Le Meridien Commodore is conveniently located in the heart of the city, in the most famous district, Hamra and close to the business and shopping areas of the capital Beirut.
		Beirut International Airport and the sea are only a short drive away.
		The approximate one-way fare from the airport to the hotel by taxi is USD 25.00 and by limousine approximately USD 30.00.
	www.lemeridien.com /lebanon/beirut/location_lb1717.shtml (375 words)

	Financial @ Lebanon.com
		Sehnawi noted that the Beirut stock exchange may not be able, at the beginning, to abide by international stock exchanges regulations.
		The establishment of a free zone in Beirut port is under consideration.
		The Beirut stock exchange worked for 34 years without any regulations to govern its operations, until the Lebanese parliament in 1945 enacted such a law.
	www.lebanon.com /financial/stocks/index.htm (1167 words)

	Airliners.net Civil Aviation: Beirut International Airport Adds Internet Access (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Beirut International Airport has become the 3rd airport in the region after Dubai International and Manama International to add wireless internet services for passengers.
		Beirut Airport was rated #2 in the Middle East after Dubai.
		Aerial of Beirut with the airport in the south:
	www.airliners.net /discussions/general_aviation/read.main/1470319/5 (3705 words)

	US Marines Hit By Suicide Bomber In Beirut
		The Marines have been in Beirut since the middle of last year on a peacekeeping mission which has been ever more fraught with danger in recent months.
		The US Marine compound at Beirut International Airport was struck at about 6.20 this morning by a explosives-laden truck.
		Within minutes, the HQ of the French paratroopers, also part of the international peacekeeping efforts here in the Lebanon, was hit in a similar manner.
	www.dailypast.com /middle-east/us-marines-beirut.shtml (867 words)

	Beirut International Airport gets internet for travellers - Zawya.com \| Middle East Business News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Beirut International Airport has just joined the airports of Bahrain and Dubai as the only ones in the region to offer wireless internet and internet kiosks to connected travelers.
		The service provides 15 kiosks with internet access distributed throughout the different departure gates of the airport, two additional kiosks in the arrival area and an ultra-modern wireless connection - otherwise known as a hotspot - that covers the departure hall, arrival hall and VIP lounges.
		Present at the launch were Karam; Lacroix; Telecommunications Minster Jean Louis Qordahi; managing director of the airport, Abdo Bejjani; general manager of Microsoft Eastern Mediterranean, Charbel Fakhoury; and managing director of Triple C, Bernard Rizk.
	www.zawya.com /story.cfm?id=ZAWYA20040320095413 (350 words)

	Beirut Seizes Iraq-Bound Equipment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Authorities at Beirut International Airport have confiscated military equipment, including helmets, uniforms and communications gear, brought from Belarus to be smuggled to Iraq, officials said Tuesday.
		Security officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the 12 tons of equipment was brought aboard a flight from Minsk on Sunday night and intended for transit by land to Iraq, via Syria.
		An Iraqi diplomat in Beirut said Iraq has no link whatsoever with the equipment or the importers, adding that investigation will show that his country is not involved.
	dev.themoscowtimes.com /stories/2003/01/15/016.html (329 words)

	Al Bustan Hotel - The Al Bustan Hotel is located in the city of Beirut. The hotel is only 16 km from Beirut ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The hotel is only 16 km from Beirut International Airport.
		The hotel is with in close proximity to Beirut were you can visit all major attractions.
		Superbly located with breathtaking panoramic views over Beirut and the Mediterranean; with its beautiful location and excellent facilities; the Hotel is the perfect choice for both business and leisure breaks.
	www.nationalhotels.co.uk /uk-hotels-accommodation-711214.html (254 words)

	Beirut Map and Directions to the Hotel: Close to Beirut International Airport
		Only ten minutes' drive from Beirut International Airport, the Habtoor Grand Hotel Convention Center and Spa is located in the rapidly developing area of Sin El Fil - an area in Beirut that is fast becoming popular with many international companies who have set up their offices nearby.
		Downtown Beirut has experienced redevelopment on a vast scale that has also revealed some exciting excavation finds including the recently discovered Roman baths as well as other fascinating archaeological sites.
		Other Beirut highlights include a leisurely stroll along Beirut's Corniche to Raouche and Pigeon Rocks, a group of impressive rock formations just off the Beirut coastline.
	grandbeirut.habtoorhotels.com /location.html (301 words)

	Middle East Airlines MEA Cedar Lounge lounge review at Beirut International Airport (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		There is a main reception desk with two separate lounges (one for smokers) located on each side.
		The main lounge is large and spacious with large and very comfortable armchairs and sofas and great views over the airport apron and surrounding hills.
		This section is not restricted to major airlines, or major airports but information on smaller niche carriers across the globe.
	www.airlinequality.com /Product/lounge_bey-me.htm (385 words)

	RIVIERA HOTEL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		It is located in one of the most exclusive areas of Beirut City, directly facing the Mediterranean Sea, with easy access from Beirut International Airport and Harbor as well as the business districts, exhibition centers and major shopping areas.
		Famous for its warm and personalized service, the Riviera Beirut Hotel was completely renovated in 1998 to suit international standards.
		The Riviera Beirut Hotel offers tailor made individual and corporate packages, city and archeological tours, aquatic packages as well as honeymoon arrangements.
	www.rivierahotel.com.lb (127 words)

	NewsFromRussia.Com Bomb hoax grounds Qatari plane at Beirut airport
		Airport security officials said the Doha-bound Qatar Airways jetliner, an Airbus 320, had just taken off from the airport when a Lebanese passenger apparently joking with a hostess who attempted to put away his handbag told her it had a bomb that would explode if he touched it.
		A bomb scare grounded a Qatari airplane at Beirut International Airport Monday.
		Three bombs exploded almost simultaneously at an airport, a supermarket and a hotel in Thailand's restive Muslim south Sunday, killing one person and wounding more than 50 others More details...
	newsfromrussia.com /accidents/2005/04/18/59212.html (1646 words)

	Sheraton Coral Beach Hotel Beirut Lebanon Savings - Coupons for Sheraton Coral Beach Hotel Beirut Lebanon Hotels - ...
		Our hotel's location is as convenient as it is beautiful - we are just six minutes away from Beirut International Airport.
		Our 97 unique spacious guest rooms and suites are equipped to the highest standards, featuring spectacular views of Beirut and the Mediterranean Sea.
		Beirut is the city and Sheraton Coral Beach is the hotel.
	www.orlandosaving.com /sheraton-international/beirut-hotel.htm (163 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Here is an overview of Beirut International Airport to give you an idea of the area.
		Before I continue, I should mention that photography in Beirut International Airport is technically prohibited without written permission and you can be prosecuted, but I decided to take my chances.
		After I took this photo, one of the airport personals saw me and came and told me photography was not allowed.
	mea707.lrehosting.com /beyamm.html (1628 words)

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