Libyan Airlines denies bankruptcy rumours

Libyan Airlines has categorically denied recent rumours claiming it is facing bankruptcy, reaffirming that its operations continue uninterrupted and all flights are running as scheduled.

Established in 1964, Libyan Airlines stands as Libya’s flag carrier and one of the continent’s longest-serving airlines. Throughout its history, the airline has been instrumental in linking Libya with key destinations across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, fostering economic and cultural ties. Despite enduring decades of political turmoil and conflict, Libyan Airlines has remained a vital symbol of national unity and connectivity.

In an official statement, the airline confirmed it is actively tackling significant financial and technical challenges through carefully crafted strategic plans aimed at improving operational efficiency and securing its long-term viability.

Company spokesperson Ahmed Al-Taira emphasised the management’s unwavering commitment to restructuring and rejuvenating the airline. He also issued an urgent appeal to the Libyan government and relevant authorities, urging them to provide the essential support required to safeguard this critical national institution.

Al-Taira further highlighted that over the past three years, the airline has received little to no tangible assistance, particularly in the aftermath of severe damage inflicted on its fleet during the violent clashes in Tripoli.

Earlier on Wednesday, Libyan Airlines’ leadership issued a comprehensive statement outlining the root causes of the ongoing crisis. The company has faced delayed salary payments and the suspension of numerous employee benefits—circumstances that management described as largely beyond their control.

The crisis, they explained, originated when operations were abruptly halted due to extensive destruction of aircraft and spare parts warehouses amid violent confrontations at Tripoli International Airport.

This devastation decimated the majority of the fleet, leaving the airline with just one or two functional aircraft at best, severely hampering its capacity to operate effectively.