Phoenicia Aer-Rianta Comapny (PAC)

Phoenicia Aer-Rianta Company (PAC) is situated at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport and is the sole operator of the duty free retail management. PAC is a joint venture between Aer Rianta International-Middle East and Beirut-based Phoenicia Trading Afro Asia. The latest phase of the Beirut airport duty free complex, trading as Beirut Duty Free, has been trading since 1 April. Total retail space at the airport now amounts to over 4,500sq m (48,420sq ft), including two arrivals shops measuring a total of 460 sq m (4,950sq ft). This will be expanded further with the development of Phase 3, covering the landside areas as well as a significant destination-specific merchandise outlet in the main duty free area. The new retail complex represents a stunning transformation of what went before, according to PAC general manager Gerry Crawford. Before the development began, the Lebanese gateway had just 1,000sq m (10,760sq ft) of retail with a resultant limited offer.