National news agency that the “Middle East Airlines Airbus 330 plane returned Monday around 6:10 pm from Cairo to Beirut with 245 passengers on board.

NNA also reported “Middle East Airlines will add several additional flights to Cairo, for the evacuation of the Lebanese who wish to return.

The Egyptian airlines has reportedly canceled its 2 scheduled flights to Lebanon due to the current turmoil in Egypt

In a related development the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday that Lebanese citizens in Egypt can call 0020169860640 if they need any assistance