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We love Brisbane
We love sharing our passion for flying
Let us take you on an unforgettable journey
We love flying
We take pride in our uniquely personal approach
Bekaa Air specialises in helicopter charters, scenics & tours around Brisbane and South East Queensland. We are a boutique helicopter company. We pride ourselves in our service with a personal touch. See this page if you would like to see what makes our approach uniquely – Bekaa Air
Our aircraft are top of the line. Bose Headsets are supplied and come with some of the best noise cancelling technology available, the power ports ensure that they never run out of battery. Air-conditioning is standard across most of our fleet, something that most of our competitor’s aircraft do not feature
JetBase
Archerfield Jetbase – our home, your business lounge
Bekaa Air’s Business Lounge at Archerfield provides refreshments, access to wifi and comfortable seating in air-conditioned rooms. Conference rooms can be also booked with any flight. We can arrange parking, transfer services, events and access to private jets. For customers who prefer not to pay extra, we utilise the Archerfield Terminal facilities which are complimentary with any Bekaa Air flight
At Gold Coast Airport, we have joined with Platinum Aviation. Platinum offers Lounge and FBO solutions to international corporate jet travellers flying into Coolangatta. We’re proud to be able to offer those same facilities to our customers.
Maintenance
We baby our aircraft & they reflect us
Our Aircraft are maintained above all Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s specified standards. Bekaa Air’s Robinson R44RII VH-HIP has extensive scheduled maintenance provisions. Our aircraft undergoes servicing every 50hrs flight time. The maintenance staff who service our aircraft are dedicated to individual aircraft and know them inside out. Only they are allowed to carry out maintenance on our helicopters. Some of our pilots are Grade 1 flight instructors with thousands of hours of flight time. Above all, safety is at the forefront of everything that we do and our record reflects this
Our Reviews
Annie Gentles
2022-01-10T06:27:15+0000
Yesterday we were able to use a voucher given to us last Christmas and enjoyed a 20 minute ride over Brisbane City.... Naomi was our lovely pilot who made us feel looked after and safe while flying and giving info on the sights. I would recommend this experience to anyone.read more
Louisa Nixon
2021-11-20T01:39:39+0000
Just the most incredible helicopter ride over my home town with John my belated birthday present just wow we often do... these things on holiday. But our own backyard how lucky we are to live in Brisbane so stunning and the weather . Highly highly recommended!read more
Sonia Peters
2021-10-23T05:12:47+0000
My husband and I did a flight around Brisbane City with our awesome pilot John. John was so good at pointing out... landmarks. I recommend that everyone add a helicopter flight with Bekaa Air to their bucket list!read more
Monique Wyper
2021-10-22T23:42:12+0000
Mith was our pilot and he really went above and beyond to create an amazing experience. We did the quick 15 min... Brisbane tour and Mith took his time explaining everything and took photos of us before and after so the actual whole experience was a lot longer. I love the one on one service. Fantastic value for money. We’ll be back and will be booking a much longer flight.read more
Kellie Grainger
2021-09-30T01:28:48+0000
Thanks Bekaa Air and John for a fabulous day out spotting the sea life (including some whales!) near Moreton Island and... the perfect spot for a private beach picnic. Brilliant way to celebrate my milestone birthday!read more
Rachael Burke
2021-09-17T04:01:25+0000
Thanks Bekaa Air and Niko, we had an awesome day out!! Helicopter was in pristine condition and Niko was great. My... husband and I loved flying over Brisbane CBD and then enjoying a lunch out of the city. Thanks Niko we will be back.read more
Kirsten Weatherhog
2021-08-14T20:47:38+0000
My husband and I went on the full day helicopter pub tour for his 40th. The entire experience was amazing! Spectacular... views, friendly vendors and big thanks to our pilot and guide John.read more
Ashlee Gilbertson
2021-07-14T08:01:14+0000
We just finished the most amazing helicopter winery tour for my partners 30th birthday. If your thinking of doing this... for a special occasion it’s definitely a very memorable and fun experience!We arrived via helicopter to have an amazing lunch and wine tasting, then we finished with a scenic ride via the city! We even spotted Dugongs on the ride! John was our pilot and was amazing throughout the whole experience. Thank you so much! Will definitely recommend this to friends and family!read more
Sean Wenn
2021-06-06T05:53:33+0000
Can definitely recommend Bekaa Air 100%. Niko, Mick and John are brilliant to work with, from the initial... communication, to organizing the transfers, to keeping the trip a secret from our families, to the flights out and back to Spicers Peak - nothing was a hassle and we were all really well looked after on both our flights. If you’re after a flight to a destination, or just a lunch away, definitely give Bekaa Air a call and they will look after youread more
Ana Falasca
2021-05-29T02:23:16+0000
Amazing!!! The best experience! I love so much Flying and I wanted to have a big and rich day to surprise my husband.... Before making any decisions, because I was confused, I wrote in the chat of the Bekaa Air website to ask for more details and some advice and I spoke with John, who was too kind and honest in his explanations. So, I decided to have the Kooroomba vineyard and the lavender farm tour.On the day of the meeting we met Nico who would be our pilot. The service was of a high standard. Everything was so perfect! We also had the scenic flight which was the perfect touch! Nico's comments during the flight were very nice! Kooromba Vineyard and Lavender Farm is truly the perfect place to celebrate a special moment! very exclusive, divine wines, delicious food! the day was wonderful! Of course we will enjoy another experiences with Bekaa air! Thank you very much Niko and Johnread more
Thomas Anderson
2021-01-31T05:32:33+0000
I Recommend John, I’m terrified of heights and he made both Taylor and I feel very comfortable on our flight and made... the experience Special. The flight was good but the service from John was outstanding. The only fault that I believe should be fixed is when booking a flight online you pick a date and then are told later on that day is booked out. I can understand that you may be booked out but from a customer view the owners really need to update their website to link with available flights because I would of cancelled if I was busy it was luck that I wasn’t. It is an inconvenience however the service from John was amazing and I would recommend because of him.Thanks John you made our experience absolutely amazing 5 stars for you. 1 star for the booking system.read more
David McAleese
2020-11-04T11:03:28+0000
A fabulous experience and highly recommended. First class friendly service with spectacular sunset views🥂
Lys CG
2020-10-30T06:03:04+0000
I bought a voucher for hubby's birthday.. What an awesome experience! Niko is an amazing pilot.
Silverfox Tony
2020-09-05T02:56:19+0000
Awesome flight over Brisbane today. Perfect weather and a terrific experience.
Tim Andrew
2020-08-02T08:09:30+0000
Niko is an absolute legend.After having a flight cancelled by another company I took a chance on contacting him on the... morning of our cancelled flight at 630am😬. He responded and was nothing but accommodating and kind.He pulled off the impossible and not only was able to do the flight but got us a reservation at Sirromet winery for lunch. He landed us right on site and organised a courtesy ride to the restaurant.This guy and this company are a class act.5 stars is not quite enough really.He will be an amazing success!!!read more
Luke Trick Austin
2020-07-17T09:56:02+0000
what an absolutely incredible experience. I surprised my wife with a sunset flight over Brisbane. Niko is the... loveliest pilot youd ever meet. the views were incredible, the thrill is something we are still coming down from. I can not recommend Bekaa Air enough. we will be ack for another flight over straddie and Moreton. Thanks Niko.read more
Leanne Pitt
2020-02-15T01:39:28+0000
Nikko was wonderful for our Brisbane sunset flight on Valentines Day. Highly enjoyable, couldn’t recommend enough!
Greg Coulson
2019-11-30T12:52:25+0000
Thankyou so Much for the flight today Mith. You are a friendly and very good pilot. Myself and my kids thoroughly... enjoyed our flight over Brisbane....To be honest I have never really looked at our city from the air before and I was amazed at how it looks from up there in your clean and well maintained aircraft...The boys loved it too and we hope to do it again someday ....We were so happy to have won our gift flight for 2 people and I was pleasantly surprised when I was able to bring along my second child complimentary ....That shows how compassionate you guys are and not just another business ....Forever thankful and highly recommended cheersread more
Anna Johnston
2019-08-19T07:47:41+0000
My husband and I had a lovely sunset helicopter ride over the city and surrounds for his birthday. The entire ride felt... very safe and comfortable, and we appreciated how friendly and accommodating Niko was. He was great at keeping in touch and communicating us, the booking process was easy, and the flight was beautiful. Definitely exceeded my expectations and I’m so glad to have shared such a cool experience with my husband. Hopefully we’ll get to do it again sometime!!read more
Kylie Taylor
2019-08-12T10:24:24+0000
Awesome personal experience. Thank you Niko for making our day so special 👍🏻
Sean Pascoe
2019-05-25T05:30:25+0000
We did the lunch run to Sirromet and a trip around the CBD on the way back. The flight was amazing - very well looked... after on the ground and in the air. Thanks Mith (our pilot)!read more
Gigz Rozay
2019-04-02T09:43:42+0000
Awesome experience with Niko, the flight around Brisbane is crazy just above de city and our guide was very nice!... Highly recommended!read more
Flavia Tashiro Northey
2019-03-03T10:28:00+0000
My husband and I surprised my in laws, they absolutely loved it, they also took our 5 years old son with them, and he... doesn’t stop talking about it.read more
Julia ZanHutch
2019-01-12T07:58:34+0000
Hubby, myself and a friend flew with Mith today from Brisbane to the Gold Coast and back. From my first dealings with... Niko and with Mith today I must say nothing but utter professionalism from start to finish. Totally recommend these guys and this company to take you on your journey! This was hubby's Christmas present and he was stoked. Psst so was I as I chose a great present for us both. 😍read more
Lauren A Tench
2019-01-11T22:58:25+0000
What a amazing experience!! Mith the pilot was the nicest nicest guy calming my nerves!! Highly recommended 🚁🚁Thanks... so much Mith!!!!!read more
Abanoub Girgis Phillip
2018-10-12T11:15:13+0000
Amazing service! Niko chose the best place for a proposal for me! We departed Archerfield to the winery by city route... with amazing view! My girlfriend absolutely loved it! Niko is professional, friendly and takes safety to the highest level! Just want to say thank you for the amazing service on our special day.read more
Rebecca Glanville
2018-10-10T12:37:58+0000
Would definitely recommend bekaa air, Nikko is so accomodating and provided me and my sister with a wonderful... helicopter ride around Brisbane for my sisters birthday. He is so informative and makes the whole experience a pleasure - don’t think twice about booking a flight with bekaa air, just do it and you won’t look back!read more
Tess Tarabay
2018-08-03T01:29:36+0000
If you are wanting to treat yourself or your partner, make sure you contact Bekaa Air. They are so accommodating and a... breeze to deal with.read more
Julian Kleczar ✩
2018-06-10T09:52:47+0000
Thank you for a great experience, the ride was so smooth and so much fun,Cheers Niko
Dean Brewer
2018-03-25T02:08:21+0000
Thank you for a great experience. Very professional operation. Great value and service. Highly recommend.
I booked the flight to Ocean View Estates, with lunch, for my parents on their 56th Wedding Anniversary. Mum says it's the most memorable experience of her life. ... read more
January 4, 2021
Niko from Bekaa Air was so very helpful! I had made plans to do a proposal during the flight!
We did a sunset tour with Pilot Mith. He was... read more
October 27, 2020
With the highest quality of service, Bekaa Air not only delivered an outstanding flight but went to any lengths to provide personalisation and excitement with this experience. We could not... read more
October 27, 2020
We had to cancel our honeymoon overseas because of the pandemic. Stuck in Australia we decided to book a tour with Bekaa Air. From start to finish the experience was... read more
September 30, 2020
Jacob Gregory
09:38 08 May 22
Highly recommended. Thank you very much. Made a great mothers day present.Very smooth ride
Kylie Stevens
21:18 05 Mar 22
Absolutely brilliant experience!Naomi and her co pilot were amazing. Her pilot skills were spot on and her beautiful... bubbly personality kept us comfortable and entertained at the same time.It was our first flight experience and we enjoyed it thoroughly.If I could give 10 stars I would.We will definitely do it again!read more
Ina Smit
05:05 15 Feb 22
A must for the bucket list. We did the pub crawl with Mith. What an amazing guy. The view we cannot describe. ... Thanks guys for making this day speechless. Well done and we are going to do it again!!read more
Tim Saunig
05:20 04 Feb 22
Absolutely incredible!Naomi was amazing & made the trip extra special.With a windy flight to the Simmoret Winery my... nerves were high but Naomi handled the helicopter like a pro & calmed the situation. She is charismatic & adds to the exclusive feel of the trip.We landed at the winery for a beautiful lunch & wine tasting before a scenic flight back to the airport.Highly recommend!!!Caitlin & Timread more
sheila Hunter
01:31 25 Jan 22
Fantastic day yesterday with Naomi and Niko on the Bekaa Air Heli Pub Crawl. It was a surprise for my husbands 70th... birthday and their professional and friendly service made it a day to remember.I would highly recommend this tour. Thank youread more
Lena Morrow
02:29 22 Dec 21
Did the Full Day Wine Tour - Absolutely fantastic & included flight over Brisbane. Excellent value for something... special. Can't wait to take our international friends when the borders open. John was very knowledgeable and they were very accommodating as we had to cancel a couple of times for health reasons. Thanks everyone at Bekka. We will definitely go again.read more
Bonnie Ea
09:02 10 Nov 21
John was an amazing pilot and made the entrance to our wedding spectacular!! He was very helpful and went above and... beyond for us on our special day.read more
Emma
03:16 05 Oct 21
This is the most fantastic experience and the team at Bekaa go above and beyond to make your trip extra special. I... booked a flight for my partner as a surprise and Mith our pilot really made our day and ensured the entire experience was perfect. If you are thinking about booking this for a special occasion - you have found the right company - without a doubt, choose Bekaa.read more
Lilly C
01:06 01 Oct 21
Such an amazing experience! We did the 15 minute city flyover and it was perfect. Me and my boyfriend felt so safe and... it was a very smooth flight. The pilot was super friendly and I'd recommend this to anyone celebrating a special occasion.read more
D D
02:27 26 Sep 21
Excellent day! We did a full-day pub crawl with Bekaa Air in September- hired two helicopters as we had a larger group.... The service and engagement by the pilots was amazing. The experience was tailored and the pilots flexible with timing at locations, enjoyed having a laugh, and displayed the high test quality and professionalism. Detailed knowledge of the areas and commentary. The locations we superb - particularly enjoyed Gutter bar at Moreton (they arrange a 4wd to take you a short trip directly from and landing pad), and Harrigan’s Irish pub. We visited the Beenleigh distillery, and a couple of country pubs. Helicopters were in fantastic condition - Bell R44 and a H125 Squirrel. Very comfortable flights and got us between venues in less than 15minutes. The pilots made the experience just as amazing as the pubs and the helicopters. Great way to spend a day seeing a large part of SEQ and doing it in a novel and fun way. Definitely recommend. Worst part was it being over. Now we’re going to book another do visit some wineries. Thank you both! 10/10 experience!read more
Konstantina
02:13 15 Aug 21
Highly recommend. John was a great guide and pilot. Great value and had a fantastic time.
docFALCON1
21:36 31 Jul 21
Excellent company. I decided to go with Bekaa Air based on their helicopter selection & good web site. The... communication from Bekaa was great & I was able to tailor our 1 1/2 scenic flight, based on our interests. Mith, our pilot was fantastic, he was highly skilled and very knowledgeable & personable.Bekaa Air is Highly recommended.read more
Justin Hume
23:53 24 Jul 21
Excellent tour over Brisbane CBD and Mt Cootha. Pilot was super professional and friendly. Helicopter was in immaculate... condition.read more
Lena Sakharova
03:09 12 Jun 21
One of the best things I’ve experienced in my lifeBooked a flight over BNE for a new year, but everything shut down... due to covid, got a full refund with a lot of understandingRebooked in half year againWent with my partner for a sunset ride during our holidays to a QLD and it was unforgettable. Pilot was such a professional, amazing people skills tooI wish every business had such an incredible serviceIf I have another chance definitely will come backYou guys made our trip so memorableread more
S A
02:06 15 Mar 21
Such a fantastic experience, highly recommend. Our pilot John was friendly and accommodating from the moment I booked.... Thank you for such a wonderful day.read more
Linda Barker
09:33 09 Mar 21
A sensational helicopter experience for my Mum's 80th Birthday. She had a great time and was very impressed with John... and his professional and friendly manner. We will be telling everyone about our great experience with Bekaa Air. Thank you!read more
Leith
03:08 24 Feb 21
Great experience today. Our pilot John was excellent. Thankyou for a wonderful flight this morning, fantastic to see... Brisbane from the air. Liked the new helicopter.read more
Lachlan Kirkwood
06:33 17 Feb 21
Such an incredible experience. John was a great guide along the flight.. Would definitely recommend.
T.J. Thomson
12:39 06 Feb 21
Had a truly breathtaking experience thanks to Bekaa Air yesterday. Each setting was wonderfully unique and offered a... rich array of sights, personalities, and tastes. And the service was second-to-none. Niko, our pilot, was a consummate professional and made us feel so welcome and comfortable. Thank you for making our first time in a helicopter such a delight.read more
Patrick Houghton
12:29 27 Jan 21
Mith was our Pilot on the Sunset Flight which was a surprise for my Mum's 70th. We arrived early and he was there to... greet us. Before taking off, he allowed plenty of time for Photos and an overview of the Aircraft. He kept the flight path a secret and we were delighted when he was granted permission to enter the CBD Airspace, something that Mum, a former Air Hostess, had never had the opportunity to do previously. The views were breathtaking and Mith was extremely knowledgeable and personable. Thank you Mith and Bekaa Air, this was an experience we won't soon forget. Highly recommended.read more
david childs
09:34 15 Nov 20
Mith was an awesome pilot and tour guide. Great value, tried very hard to arrange for us to fly over our home in... Balmoral. Made us feel safe and comfortable, my wife regarded it as her best birthday surpriseread more
Darryl Munyard
20:08 06 Nov 20
Niko is a consummate professional and we would not hesitate to utilise his services again in the future. Whilst booking... the flights ekka Air were versatile and open to all of our suggestions. Niko was very accommodating in regards to our time spent at our lunch destination. My wife and son were in awe of the entire experience. On our journey Niko was very informative on the local areas and did a fly over of the entire skyline of the Gold Coast. Thank you Niko for making my wife’s 50th flight to Eagle Heights for lunch and then onto the Gold Coast an absolute delight.read more
Hamish Truda
02:39 19 Oct 20
Niko is a great pilot and made the experience enjoyable and unforgettable. I would recommend Bekaa Air and Niko to all... looking for a helicopter flight!read more
The Wanderslut Jucaso
04:11 08 Oct 20
Amazing experience from beginning to end. Our pilot Mitch was very knowledgeable, took time to response all our... questions, let us take photos and enjoy the moment. We had blue sky, wasn't too windy was the perfect day for it. I highly recommend this company, we felt really safe and overall was really good value. Thanks guys 🙂read more
Maddison Gidman
01:04 24 Sep 20
What an amazing experience! I wish I could give more stars because I’ll never forget this day. Niko our pilot felt more... like a friend enjoying it with us, super professional and welcoming. I honestly couldn’t recommend this more. Thank you so much for this experience it’s definitely a day my partner and I will never forget.read more
Tim Bo
08:07 02 Aug 20
Niko is an absolute legend.After having a flight cancelled by another company I took a chance on contacting him on the... morning of our cancelled flight at 630am😬. He responded and was nothing but accommodating and kind.He pulled off the impossible and not only was able to do the flight but got us a reservation at Sirromet winery for lunch. He landed us right on site and organised a courtesy ride to the restaurant.This guy and this company is a class act.5 stars is not quite enough really.He will be an amazing success!!!read more
sean wenn
06:47 26 Jul 20
I booked a transfer to Spicer’s Peak including a scenic flight over the Gold Coast for my wife’s surprise 30th. Even... with some not so pleasant weather, Nico was able to suggest a slight change to the flight plan and we managed to see everything we wanted to and got safely to Spicer’s and back. Needless to say it was a great trip and both pilots (Nico and Mith) were excellent and would happily fly with them again!read more
Hossain Mohammed Hye Joki
10:39 15 Jul 20
Awesome experience at a resonable price. Highly recommended.
Tamara Hall Properties
03:36 13 Jul 20
Bekaa Air are INCREDIBLE! Their Helicopter Pilot Niko is amazing and very impressive with his driving skills and... knowledge of the areas you fly over. The helicopter was in immaculate condition and felt very safe - was a pleasure to be on board and with such an experienced driver. From the immaculate air craft to the brand new Bose noise cancelling headphones, the experience was second to none and would highly recommend Bekaa Air and their outstanding service.read more
Ags Boyle
22:47 23 Feb 20
We had a sunset flight over Brisbane booked in for our anniversary and it was spectacular. I had considerable flight... anxiety beforehand and our pilot Mith was beyond amazing - patient, kind and knowledgeable- talking us through everything. It was a wonderful experience and we would definitely go again.read more
Rachael Rapata
11:59 24 Oct 19
My husband and I had the most fantastic afternoon flying to O'Reilly's Winery with Niko for our Wedding Anniversary.... Niko was very accommodating to what we needed, when our first choice wasn't available for the day we wanted to fly, he gave us plenty of other amazing options. We were not disappointed.We would highly recommend Niko and Bekaa Air. Thank you so much for a perfect afternoon.Rachael and Warrenread more
Rory B
02:56 11 Oct 19
Niko is a great pilot with tones of experience operating in controlled airspace. He is always easy to work with and I... haven't missed an aerial shoot yet flying with Bekaa Air.read more
Edward Jamison
03:04 02 Jul 19
Our pilot was arrogant and rushed the whole service. Maybe he was having an off day. The experience could have been... great but the attitude of the staff made us regret choosing this company.read more
Robert Suthern
00:57 14 Jun 19
What an amazing experience! Could not recommend Bekaa Air highly enough! From the moment we phoned to book, Niko... provided absolutely impeccable service which was carried out through the entire process. We couldn’t be happier, thanks for an amazing experience!read more
O.Shane Balloun
01:04 11 Jun 19
Bekaa Air was exceptionally easy to communicate with and perfectly professional in its operations. We flew from... Archerfield Airport to Sirromet Winery for a morning excursion. The flight there was comfortable because Niko (chief pilot, among other roles) was the paragon of comptence and confidence as a pilot, affable, kind, and situationally award at all times. The flight back was also smooth and we had a lovely tour of the Brisbane CBD and surrounding suburbs. Highly recommended.read more
Roger Jarrold
20:48 09 Apr 19
We had a great birthday flight to Sirromet winery for lunch. Wonderful experience. Our pilot Niko was great and very... friendly a wonderful day out.read more
Michael Quinn
04:09 01 Apr 19
Great service. Communication was awesome from the very beginning. We felt extremely safe and comfortable. The flight... was really enjoyable and even informative. This service is ideal for a romantic date, an event or just for fun.read more
Kathleen Quinn
09:03 31 Mar 19
Today at sunset on a suprrise helicopter tour of Brisbane we were spoiled with not only incredible sights and amazing... service, our pilot amazed us with his local knowledge and customer care. My surprise and our total experience was above and beyong impressive. Thank you so much Niko.read more
Anni Tee
11:10 22 Mar 19
Was an absolute joy ride ! Would recommend any day! Pilot was honestly amazing! Keep up the great work.
Bec Braiding
22:22 06 Feb 19
Awesome experience! Our pilot Mith was very friendly and professional and gave us a great tour from above. Would... definitely do it again! Thanks!read more
G Jay
10:32 21 Oct 18
Such a great experience. Us three passengers have lived in this city for years but have never seen it from THIS... perspective. Many thanks to Niko and his expertise tour guiding and piloting skills. Great time out hovering over and around the place we live in.read more
sadj89
06:15 07 Oct 18
Fantastic service. Niko was constantly in communication with me and provided updates with weather the whole time. The... commentary onboard was great and the helicopter we flew in was brand new and state of the art. He was also in contact with the restaurant we flew to to make our day perfect. I would fly with Bekaa again in a heartbeat. Thank you for a great day!read more
Aussie Abroad
11:04 06 Oct 18
I cannot fault Bekaa Air in any area of their impeccable service. Niko was nothing but professional, friendly and... accommodating from the very first phone call and the price was so right! In the lead up to our flight we were kept informed and not a detail was overlooked. The flight itself was truly thrilling. What an amazing weekend away! Flying home with Bekaa Air definitely took the sting out of having to return to reality.Thank you Niko and Bekaa Air...we are already planning our next flight.read more
Vanessa Pollock
22:44 27 Mar 18
Loved our scenic joy flight over Brisbane. I arranged for a flight for my husbands birthday and the service right from... the start was helpful and professional. I had phoned a few other helicopter companies but Bekaa Air was the only one who was more than happy to tailor an experience for us. The flight was incredible - what a view. I would thoroughly recommend Bekaa Air. Husband is already planning his next flight!read more
