Air Algérie is set to resume flights to Tripoli, more than ten years after it stopped operating to the Libyan capital. The national airline of Algeria will restart services to Mitiga International Airport beginning on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Fridays. This move is part of Air Algérie's broader strategy to expand its presence across Africa and enhance the role of Algiers International Airport as a regional transit hub. The resumption follows a series of route openings or restarts, including services to N'Djamena in Chad, Libreville in Gabon, and Luanda in Angola. The decision to reactivate this route comes after diplomatic efforts between Algeria and Libya to improve air transport relations. In April 2026, the two countries signed a framework agreement and a memorandum of understanding, allowing airlines from each nation to operate up to 14 weekly passenger flights between the two countries, along with freight services. Libya is working to rebuild its air transport network, which has been significantly affected by political and security challenges since 2011. The return of Air Algérie arrives as Libya seeks to gradually restore its air transport system, which had been disrupted by years of conflict. The fighting had damaged airport infrastructure and led to the withdrawal of several foreign airlines. However, international air traffic is still limited by European restrictions on Libyan carriers. Since 2014, certified Libyan airlines have been listed by the European Union as subject to operational restrictions, limiting their ability to serve European markets directly. Despite these constraints, Libyan authorities have made efforts to restore airport infrastructure and improve security, as well as to sign new agreements with foreign airlines. Notable progress has been achieved with several international carriers, including Turkish Airlines and airlines from the United Arab Emirates in 2024. However, the main challenge remains creating a sustainable recovery for Libya's air transport sector. This will depend on maintaining stable security conditions, continuing to modernize airport infrastructure, and rebuilding the trust of international carriers. Additionally, lifting the restrictions that prevent Libyan airlines from accessing certain markets will be crucial for the country to fully reintegrate into regional and global air networks. The gradual resumption of air traffic is a positive step, but long-term success will require continued cooperation between Libyan authorities and the international aviation community.