Libyan Arab Airlines is the national flag carrier of Libya, founded in 1964 and headquartered in Tripoli. The airline has historically served as the primary carrier connecting Libya to destinations across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. The airline has faced significant operational challenges over the decades, including periods of international sanctions against Libya in the 1990s that severely curtailed its international routes and fleet renewal. Following the lifting of sanctions and subsequent political upheaval in Libya after 2011, the airline's operations have been considerably reduced and disrupted. Despite ongoing difficulties stemming from Libya's prolonged political instability and civil conflict, Libyan Arab Airlines has continued limited operations, though its network and fleet remain a fraction of what they once were.