https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/egyptair/ Egyptair News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-05-17T00:12:54+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fitur-2026-mohamed-moawad-regional-manager-spain-and-portugal-egyptair/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fitur-2026-mohamed-moawad-regional-manager-spain-and-portugal-egyptair/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:01:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-london-2025-captain-ahmed-adel-chairman-and-ceo-egyptair-holding-compan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-london-2025-captain-ahmed-adel-chairman-and-ceo-egyptair-holding-compan/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:51:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-and-egyptair-sign-mou-to-deepen-relationship/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-and-egyptair-sign-mou-to-deepen-relationship/ Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Egyptair have signalled their intent to strengthen their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to enhance commercial and operational ties to provide travellers with wider choices, higher quality services and increased value.* Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:29:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-2023-amr-adawy-vice-president-commercial-egyptair-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-2023-amr-adawy-vice-president-commercial-egyptair-airlines/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:52:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-announces-expansion-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-announces-expansion-plans/ Egyptian national airline, EGYPTAIR, part of the Star Alliance network, announced new direct routes for the carrier in 2023 including Cairo to Manchester in July, which operates five times weekly on a B737-800NG aircraft and offers a business class product. Sat, 04 Nov 2023 08:30:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-expands-egyptair-technology-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-expands-egyptair-technology-partnership/ The deal is an extension of an existing relationship between the Egyptian flag-carrier and the travel technology leader, and comes as the airline refreshes its digital offering ahead of a renewed period of growth. Mon, 15 May 2023 09:18:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-takes-delivery-of-africas-first-airbus-a321neo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-takes-delivery-of-africas-first-airbus-a321neo/ EGYPTAIR took delivery of its first A321neo from Airbus’ Delivery Centre in Hamburg, making the airline the first African operator of the aircraft. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:14:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-air-signs-codeshare-partnership-with-egyptair/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-air-signs-codeshare-partnership-with-egyptair/ The agreement on flights between Muscat and Cairo was signed as part of both airlines’ commitment to work toward a strong restart for air travel to overcome the effects of the spread of Covid-19. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 06:02:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-egyptair-a220-300-headed-for-cairo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-egyptair-a220-300-headed-for-cairo/ EgyptAir has taken delivery of the first of 12 A220-300 aircraft on order, becoming the first A220 operator based in the Middle East and North African region. The carrier also becomes just the sixth operator worldwide. Sun, 08 Sep 2019 04:52:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-prepares-to-debut-a220-300/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-prepares-to-debut-a220-300/ The first A220-300 for EgyptAir has successfully completed its inaugural test flight from the Mirabel assembly line. The first of 12 aircraft EgyptAir has on order is due to be delivered to the Cairo-based airline in the coming weeks. Mon, 26 Aug 2019 08:51:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-political-row-jeopardises-middle-east-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-political-row-jeopardises-middle-east-aviation/ Five Middle Eastern countries have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of destabilising the region. The move has thrown regional aviation into chaos, with a number of routes suspended. Mon, 05 Jun 2017 08:43:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-signs-codeshare-partnership-with-egyptair/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-signs-codeshare-partnership-with-egyptair/ Etihad Airways and EgyptAir, the flag carrier of Egypt, have announced a new codeshare partnership. Under the initial phase of the agreement, Etihad Airways will place its ‘EY’ code on EgyptAir operated flights between Abu Dhabi and Cairo, while EgyptAir will place its ‘MS’ code on Etihad Airways flights between the two capital cities. Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:42:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/explosive-traces-found-on-board-egyptair-flight-ms804/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/explosive-traces-found-on-board-egyptair-flight-ms804/ Investigators examining the crash of EgyptAir flight MS804 earlier this year have found traces of explosive on victims of the disaster. As a result, a criminal investigation would now begin into the crash of the Airbus A320, the Egyptian civil aviation ministry said. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:47:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-launches-new-departure-to-luxor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-launches-new-departure-to-luxor/ Travellers interested in ancient Egypt or Nile cruises can now fly directly to Luxor following news that Egyptair has launched direct weekly flights between Heathrow and Luxor. The five hour and twenty minute flight leaves London Heathrow at 17:00 and arrives in Luxor at 23.20. Wed, 05 Oct 2016 13:52:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/farnborough-2016-egyptair-signs-900m-boeing-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/farnborough-2016-egyptair-signs-900m-boeing-deal/ Boeing and EgyptAir announced an order today for nine Next-Generation 737-800s at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow. The deal is valued at $864 million at current list prices, with eight of the airplanes to be financed by Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The announcement coincides with 50 years of partnership between Boeing and the airline that began with an order for a 707 in 1966. Wed, 13 Jul 2016 09:03:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptian-investigators-located-ms804-wreckage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptian-investigators-located-ms804-wreckage/ Egyptian investigators have located the wreckage of EgyptAir flight MS804, which crashed in the Mediterranean last month. A statement said “several main locations of the wreckage” had been identified. Thu, 16 Jun 2016 08:49:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-ms804-did-not-change-course-before-crash/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-ms804-did-not-change-course-before-crash/ EgyptAir flight MS804 did not swerve and change direction before disappearing from radar screens, according to officials in Egypt. Greece had previously suggested the plane had turned 90 degrees left and performed a 360 degree turn to the right before it crashed into the Mediterranean. The Airbus A320 disappeared from radar screens on route from Paris to Cairo last Thursday. Tue, 24 May 2016 08:47:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-ms804-images-of-wreckage-released/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-ms804-images-of-wreckage-released/ Images of items which were found during the search for missing EgyptAir flight MS804 have been released by The Egyptian military, according to reports. Sat, 21 May 2016 12:13:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/search-continues-for-missing-egyptair-ms804/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/search-continues-for-missing-egyptair-ms804/ The Egyptian military has located debris from crashed EgyptAir flight MS804 in the Mediterranean. Military units from Greece, France, Egypt and the UK have been scouring the Mediterranean near the Greek island of Karpathos following the disappearance of the flight yesterday. Fri, 20 May 2016 08:09:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-flight-ms804-missing-over-the-mediterranean/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-flight-ms804-missing-over-the-mediterranean/ EgyptAir flight MS804 from Paris to Cairo has disappeared from radar, the Egyptian flag-carrier has confirmed. French President Francois Hollande has confirmed the plane likely crashed on route to the Egyptian capital. Some 56 passengers, seven crew members and three security personnel were on board the Airbus A320 when it disappeared at 00:45 GMT. Thu, 19 May 2016 06:39:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fake-suicide-belt-used-in-egyptair-ms181-hijack/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fake-suicide-belt-used-in-egyptair-ms181-hijack/ EgyptAir flight MS181 was hijacked using a fake suicide belt, officials have confirmed. The Airbus A320 was carrying 56 passengers from Alexandria to Cairo, along with six crew and a security official, when it was diverted by a passenger threatening to blow himself up yesterday. Wed, 30 Mar 2016 08:54:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hijacked-egyptair-plane-lands-in-cyprus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hijacked-egyptair-plane-lands-in-cyprus/ The hijacking of an EgyptAir flight forced to land at Larnaca airport in Cyprus has ended peacefully with all hostages released and the hijacker surrendering. A number of passengers and crew had earlier been freed from a hijacked plane has sat on the runway at the airport. Tue, 29 Mar 2016 07:37:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-inks-deal-with-sabre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-inks-deal-with-sabre/ African carrier EgyptAir, has signed an agreement with global technology company Sabre to help develop and implement a transformation program for EgyptAir Airlines and Express. Sat, 20 Dec 2014 09:40:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-reinstates-london-heathrow-to-luxor-direct-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-reinstates-london-heathrow-to-luxor-direct-flight/ EgyptAir has reinstated its service from London Heathrow to Luxor International, with the weekly flight departing each Monday. The move comes as the country tries so shepherd tourists away from the capital Cairo as it seeks to rebuild its shattered tourism industry. Mon, 17 Feb 2014 23:30:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-starts-daily-services-to-abidjan-and-al-qasim/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-starts-daily-services-to-abidjan-and-al-qasim/ Egyptair is launching its new daily regular flights between Cairo and Abidjan, Cote d’ivoire starting from 1st of July and also between Cairo and Al Qasim, Saudi Arabia starting from the 1st of June 2013. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-to-operate-two-more-direct-flights-between-cairo-and-doha/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-to-operate-two-more-direct-flights-between-cairo-and-doha/ EGYPTAIR has announced the operation of two more direct flights between Cairo and Doha starting the beginning of June 2013 with the modern Boeing 737-800 aircrafts; this will increase the total number of weekly flights to reach 14 flights per week in a double daily operation to Doha. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:18:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-receives-80th-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-receives-80th-aircraft/ EGYPTAIR welcomed the newest Boeing 737-800 to its fleet which now consists of 80 modern aircraft. The new medium range aircraft will operate on the European, Middle Eastern and African routes. Sun, 15 Jul 2012 16:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-and-egypt-air-reach-new-content-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-and-egypt-air-reach-new-content-agreement/ Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has today confirmed the signing of a new global full content airline agreement with EGYPTAIR that will give all of Travelport’s Galileo, Worldspan and Apollo-connected travel agents worldwide access to the carrier’s full range of published fares and inventory. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-and-egyptair-ink-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-and-egyptair-ink-deal/ Sabre Travel Network Middle East (STNME) and EgyptAir have signed a multi-year distribution agreement which provides Sabre-connected travel agents around the world with access to the carrier’s full range of air fares. Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:37:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-announces-new-chairman-and-ceo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-announces-new-chairman-and-ceo/ Captain Hossam Kamal has taken over the position of chairman and CEO of EgyptAir Holding Company. Kamal brings more than 29 years of experience within EgyptAir and following his 2009 appointment as EgyptAir Holding vice chairman. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:08:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hussein-massoud-takes-over-at-egyptian-minister-of-civil-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hussein-massoud-takes-over-at-egyptian-minister-of-civil-aviation/ Hussein Massoud has been sworn in as the Egyptian minister of civil aviation, after being commissioned by the Egyptian prime minister Kamal El Ganzoury. After accepting the responsibilities of the new position, Massoud said: “The priorities in the next period will be directed towards organising the internal structure of the ministry and creating a homogeneous teamwork system.” Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:32:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-minister-of-the-egyptian-civil-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-minister-of-the-egyptian-civil-aviation/ The Chairman and CEO of Egypt Air, Hussein Massoud, has been sworn in as the new Egyptian minister of civil aviation Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:43:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-doubles-flights-to-libya/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-doubles-flights-to-libya/ As a result of the increase in traffic between Egypt and Libya, and in response for its customers’ needs, EGYPTAIR took the decision of doubling the flights to the Libyan cities to become 21 weekly flights instead of 11 flights; by double daily flights to Tripoli starting 7th of Dec and a daily flight to Ben Ghazi starting 8th of Dec. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaco-2011-egyptair-resumes-flights-to-tripoli/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaco-2011-egyptair-resumes-flights-to-tripoli/ Ahead of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation Annual General Meeting in Abu Dhabi Egypt Air has confirmed it will re-launch services to Tripoli. EgyptAir is recognised as Africa’s Leading Business Class Airline by the World Travel Awards. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:05:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mohamed-rahma-egypt-air-africas-leading-business-class-airline/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mohamed-rahma-egypt-air-africas-leading-business-class-airline/ Mohamed Rahma, Egypt Air, Africa’s Leading Business Class Airline Sat, 17 Sep 2011 08:26:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-progresses-with-fleet-upgrade1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-progresses-with-fleet-upgrade1/ Egyptair has had its 50th Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 delivered, marking a major milestone in the flag carrier’s history. The 737 is the 17th of 20 ordered by EGYPTAIR between 2005 and 2009, and also mark a 45-year partnership between Boeing and Egyptair. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:45:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-returns-to-iraq-after-21-years/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-returns-to-iraq-after-21-years/ EgyptAir has confirmed it will re-launch services to Iraq next month for the first time in 21 years. The carrier – which has been nominated as Africa’s Leading Airline by the prestigious World Travel Awards - pulled out of Iraq following the invasion of Kuwait in 1990. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:11:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptian-tourism-and-egypt-air-see-recovery-in-tourism-and-air-traffic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptian-tourism-and-egypt-air-see-recovery-in-tourism-and-air-traffic/ Egyptian tourism and Egypt Air see recovery in tourism and air traffic post political unrest. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:30:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-starts-international-service-between-cairo-and-abha/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-starts-international-service-between-cairo-and-abha/ EgyptAir is glad to announce that starting 20 Jun 2011, EgyptAir will start operating new international service from Cairo to Abha in Saudi Arabia . Tue, 31 May 2011 22:33:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-increases-non-stop-frequencies-from-cairo-to-johannesburg/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-increases-non-stop-frequencies-from-cairo-to-johannesburg/ EgyptAir is glad to announce that starting from 30 June 2011, it will increase its non-stop frequencies from Cairo to Johannesburg by operating 5 weekly flights Sun, 01 May 2011 02:30:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cameron-on-egypt-as-tourism-recovers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cameron-on-egypt-as-tourism-recovers/ British prime minister David Cameron has arrived in Egypt as the country seeks to normalise relations with the outside world following the fall of former president Hosni Mubarak. Cameron had long-planned to visit the Gulf region but rejinked his to hold talks with the military leadership of Egypt in a bid to help ensure a “genuine transition” to civilian rule. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:42:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egypt-air-expands-sub-saharan-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egypt-air-expands-sub-saharan-services/ Egypt Air is expanding its fast-growing network further with the launch of a twice weekly service between Khartoum, Sudan, and the Mediterranean city of Alexandria. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:14:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-progresses-with-fleet-upgrade/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-progresses-with-fleet-upgrade/ Egyptair has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-300 as part of the national flag carrier’s rapid fleet expansion and upgrade programme. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:13:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-delivers-egyptairs-first-777-300er-for-long-haul-fleet-upgrade/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-delivers-egyptairs-first-777-300er-for-long-haul-fleet-upgrade/ Egyptair and leasing company GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) took delivery Monday of the first Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) commercial jetliner to join Egyptair’s fleet. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:17:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-next-generation-737s-expand-egyptairs-single-aisle-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-next-generation-737s-expand-egyptairs-single-aisle-fleet/ Boeing and EgyptAir announce that the airline has converted a previous order for two 777s into an order for an additional eight Next-Generation 737-800s. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:43:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090527170658102/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090527170658102/ EgyptAir has signed an agreement to install full Mobile OnAir and Internet OnAir inflight passenger communications services on its fleet of twin-aisle Airbus 330-300 aircraft. Wed, 27 May 2009 17:06:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090520125900458/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090520125900458/ From 1 June, Singapore Airlines’ customers will be able to enjoy daily flights between Singapore and Cairo as a result of an expanded codeshare agreement with EgyptAir. Wed, 20 May 2009 07:59:08 +0000