EGYPTAIR is the world-famous, national airline of Egypt, based in the cosmopolitan city of Cairo.

Over 75 years, EGYPTAIR has experienced significant growth. It was the first airline in the Middle East and Africa and the seventh in the world to join IATA and become a treasured brand.

When EGYPTAIR started operation on 7th May 1932, its fleet comprised just 2 aircraft carrying 4 people between Cairo and Alexandria. Over more than seven decades in service, the airline has been the pioneer within the region: In 1960 it was the first in the Middle East and Africa to use the Comet C-4 jets; nine years later it was the first to fly Boeing 707s.

Currently, EGYPTAIR's fleet comprises 52 aircraft serving 69 destinations in 44 Countries with over 1200 weekly flights. In 2006/2007 EGYPTAIR, carried more than 6.5 million passengers fulfilling the needs of both business and leisure travellers.

EGYPTAIR is wholly state-owned, self financed without any government subsidy, and characterized by its loyal staff who aspire to the highest standards of customer care.

The airline has recorded a substantial profit in past years. This is also fortified by huge assets of more than US$ 3.8 billion.

For the fiscal year ending 31st July 2007, EGYPTAIR achieved a record total revenue of US$ 1,143 billion.Total group revenue increased by an impressive 14 %, compared with the previous year.

One of the potentials of EGYPTAIR’s future success stories is the team spirit which is drives its team to ensure that the best possible service is being given to its customers, partners and stakeholders.

In 2004, EGYPTAIR demonstrated the scale of its commitment to the highest standards of safety by being the first IOSA certified airline in the Middle East and Africa. Moreover, the confidence in its capabilities to deliver competitive customer service to its customers and affiliates encourages them to plan doubling their fleet in the coming five years.

EGYPTAIR is a major contributor to achieving the goal of converting Cairo international airport into a hub connecting traffic flows and serving global air travel.

In the third quarter of 2008 EGYPTAIR passengers from and to Cairo will enjoy going through the state-of-the-art Terminal 3 Building which will revolutionize the overall travel experience of its customers.

In over 77 years, EGYPTAIR, the world-renowned national airline of Egypt, has experienced extraordinary growth. Based in the cosmopolitan city of Cairo, EGYPTAIR is a proud Star Alliance Member and continues to expand its network since partnership with Star Alliance in 2008.

Now with EGYPTAIR, you can connect to your business destination easily, as we offer the widest network and connect you to the most dynamic business and leisure cities with daily non –stop flights.

Enjoy the best services from the moment you check in to the airport till your arrival. Dedicated check-in area and priority luggage services are available for First and Business Class customers, as well as Gold and Silver EGYPTAIR Plus members, including many other luxurious and relaxing services.

EGYPTAIR now operates from the state-of-the-art new terminal 3 in Cairo, where customers can enjoy the exclusive service inside the Star Alliance Lounges which are owned and operated by EGYPTAIR. The lounges offer a great number of facilities to EGYPTAIR’s First and Business Class customers, in addition to Star Alliance Gold customers. The lounges were designed as per Star Alliance specifications which are applied in many international airports. The lounge is relaxing, practical and beneficial to customers who spend time in the airport. Customers can use the free Wi-Fi connection, follow the news on numerous satellite TV channels, or follow up on their business by using any of the available PC stations. Moreover, a fine selection of food and beverages is always available for customers. Customers travelling on other member carriers from Cairo’s Terminal 3 can also benefit from the lounge services.

One of the potentials of EGYPTAIR’s success stories is the team spirit, which is driving our team to be constantly looking at the best possible services being given to our customers, partners and stakeholders. Moreover, the confidence in our capabilities to deliver competitive customer service to our customers and affiliates encourages us to plan the expansion and modernisation of our fleet in the coming years.

Currently, EGYPTAIR’s fleet comprises of 64 aircraft criss-crossing the world to 72 destinations in 50 Countries carrying more than 8.4 million customers /year and fulfilling the needs of both business and leisure travellers.