The Brazilian government is preparing, for this Wednesday (9), a third flight that will repatriate more people.
The names that were selected are already being notified by the Beirut Embassy. THE CNN had access to the message with instructions (see below).
According to the notice, those chosen must arrive at Beirut airport by 1 pm (7 pm Brasília time), by their own means.
The Brazilian Embassy has a counter in the departures hall, identified with the Brazilian flag.
The documentation required for the trip was made more flexible to help Brazilians. Anyone without a passport or with one that has expired must present a 3×4 photo.
Brazilian Rajaa Ibrahim was selected for the third flight with her two children, aged 9 and 7. In recent days, she had to leave the house where they lived, which is six kilometers from the airport, because of the increasingly intense bombings.
Rajaa is staying at a friend’s residence and has her bags packed. She was notified this Tuesday (8) that she is on the list.
“I’m very happy, I’m praying that everything goes well and that I can travel,” he told CNN.
who has already taken two flights to repatriate Brazilians, is preparing to retrace his route to Lisbon and await authorization to travel to the capital of Lebanon, Beirut. Transport depends on security conditions.
According to diplomatic sources, there is a constant effort to utilize the maximum occupancy of the KC-30 aircraft, which is 230 passengers.
On previous flights, 228 and 227 people were repatriated, respectively. The numbers are lower than the maximum capacity because passengers often give up at the last minute to avoid abandoning relatives who cannot leave the country or are unable to get to the airport.
In these cases of withdrawal, Itamaraty calls on more Brazilians to try to bring the plane with maximum capacity.
See flight confirmation message for Brazilians:
URGENT: BOARDING 10/9 1:00 p.m.
The Brazilian Embassy confirms the approval of your request to be included on the next repatriation flight.
The meeting point is Beirut International Airport. Travel to the airport must be done by your own means.
For boarding, please be at Beirut International Airport on Wednesday 10/9 at 1:00 pm.
There will be a Brazilian Embassy counter, identified with a Brazilian flag, in the airport’s departure hall.
It is essential to carry the original of the travel document that was provided to the Embassy. If you do not have your passport or it has expired, have a 3×4 photo with you.
Each passenger on the repatriation flight will be able to carry one checked bag weighing up to 23 kilos, one carry-on bag weighing up to 10 kilos and one backpack weighing up to 2 kilos. Items prohibited on domestic flights, such as liquids over 100ml and sharp objects, are not permitted in hand luggage. Pets must be transported in suitable compartments.
PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR PRESENCE URGENTLY BY REPLYING YES OR NO TO THIS MESSAGE.
