Egyptair Flights

Egyptair carries the flag of Egypt and is a member of the Star Alliance. The headquarters is located at the Cairo International Airport, which is also its hub. The airline is owned and operated by the Government of Egypt. It became part of Star Alliance in 2008 in order to provide its passengers with a comfortable in-flight experience.

History

Established in May 1932, Egyptair became the seventh airline in the world. The first flight was flown from Cairo to Alexandria a year after it was founded. It started with the name Misr Airlines, which was later renamed “Misr Air”. The merger of Syrian and Misr Airlines gave the company a new name “Arab Airlines - UAA”. The airline launched the Boeing 707-320c to serve the growing number of passengers, especially international traffic, and travel longer distances. However, their split in 1971 led to the development of Egyptair. It is also the first airline to fly Boeing 707.

Destinations

Egyptair covers 56+ countries and operates mainly across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, North America, and South America. Here’s the list with some of the destinations served: {list_destinations}.

Fleet

Egyptair operates Airbus and Boeing. Most of its aircraft are Boeing 737-800 and a few Airbus A220-300.

Check-in

Download the airline’s official app on your mobile to enjoy the convenience of the online check-in procedure. The check-in service starts 48 hours and ends 90 minutes before the flight departure. You can check in at the airport counter, but make sure the gates close 30 minutes before departure, so you must arrive 3 hours before the scheduled departure time. Web check-in is also available for Egyptair.

Hand and Hold Luggage allowance

Baggage and hand luggage allowance for Egyptair flights varies depending on the class of service and your destination. Business-class passengers can bring 2 items that weigh up to 8kgs, while those travelling in economy class can carry one handbag of 8kgs. Certain items are restricted to be carried on flights. So, follow the airline’s guidelines when packing your hand luggage.

Classes of service and Seats

Egyptair has economy and business classes. You can book a seat you like for an extra charge. The seats are very comfortable and have leather upholstery. You can buy seats with extra legroom or window seats by booking early. The seats are pretty comfortable with hand and backrest available for passengers in economy and business class.

Services onboard

If you want to bring pets on the flight, inform the airlines 48 hours before departure. Pet carrier is not included in the free allowance. Cats and dogs are the only pets allowed in Egyptair, and you must bring their vaccination certificate. For meals, the airline offers halal food only and follows Islamic dietary culture. They have an entertainment unit on each seat and a magazine for those interested in the history of Egyptair. The entertainment system offers a vast range of movies, series, and audio channels in different languages. Medical assistance is available for people with chronic diseases or disabilities.