PRESS RELEASE
Following current developments in the Middle East and against the background of worsening tensions in the region,
TAROM suspends flights to and from Beirut until August 6, 2024
Bucharest, August 2, 2024 – Following the current developments in the Middle East and the deterioration of the security context in the region, TAROM informs that it suspends all flights to/from Beirut until August 6, 2024.
TAROM initially suspended flights on the Bucharest – Beirut route for July 31 and August 1, 2024, following the travel alert issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which informs on the security risks for travel to the Lebanese Republic and recommends avoiding any trips.
The company followed the situation development and the information reports from authorities, and for the safety of its passengers decided to suspend flights on this route between August 2-6.
TAROM advises all passengers affected by these cancellations to contact the company in order to reschedule the trip at a later date, at no additional cost. Passengers also have the option to request a refund for their tickets. We recommend passengers to follow the company’s official communications and contact the TAROM team for assistance.
For rescheduling or reimbursement, if the tickets were purchased from the TAROM website or through a TAROM agency, please contact the TAROM support center at the following telephone numbers: (004) 021 9978, (004) 0800500 131 (TelVerde), (004) 0371 529 000 or any of the email addresses: [email protected] , [email protected] . Changes can be made no later than 1 year from the date of issuance of your travel ticket.
The TAROM team regrets any inconvenience caused by these measures and reconfirms the company’s priority for flight safety and the security of its passengers and crews
About TAROM
The Romanian National Air Transport Company – TAROM was established in 1954, operates under the authority of the Ministry of Transport and is a member of the SkyTeam Alliance since June 25, 2010. The National Carrier of Romania owns a fleet of 18 aircrafts and has in its portfolio a number of 70 destinations operated with its own aircrafts or served by its code share partners. Since 1993, TAROM has been a member company of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). More details about the products and services offered by TAROM may be obtained by accessing the website www.tarom.ro or by calling the Call Center Service, free of charge, at phone number 004 021 99 78.