In line with the signed memorandum of understanding on the 7th of May 2020, between EGYPTAIR – the national carrier of Egypt – and Air Cairo - one of the largest hybrid low-cost and scheduled operation carriers in Egypt - both airlines have initialized their first step of cooperation through signing a codeshare agreement extending both airlines’ networks to further destinations domestically and beyond Cairo Airport.

In this regard, Capt. Amr AbuElenin, EGYPTAIR AIRLINES Chairman & CEO declared “The implementation of the codeshare agreement is scheduled to commence during Winter Season 2020/2021, as Air Cairo code will be placed on EGYPTAIR domestic flights between Cairo and Aswan, Luxor, Sharm El- Sheikh, Hurghada, Asuit, Alexandria and Suhag and on EGYPTAIR international flights between Cairo and Rome, Milan, Bahrain and Copenhagen.” Capt. Amr added “This step comes as part of EGYPTAIR’s plan to achieve integration between the flight schedules of both airlines and offering more flying options for Air Cairo customers to the top leisure destinations in Egypt and to other destinations in EGYPTAIR global network. While EGYPTAIR customers will have the chance to fly to a number of destinations in East Europe and The Middle East through domestic airports in Egypt.

On the other hand, Mr. Hussein Sherif, Air Cairo Chairman stated “Air Cairo has taken several measures throughout the past few months to activate the memorandum of understanding. As the airline will provide EGYPTAIR customers with the ability to fly non-stop from Sharm El- Sheikh to Naples and Bari - Italy, Yerevan – Armenia, Tbilisi – Georgia, from Hurghada to Yerevan, Tbilisi, Belgrade- Serbia, and from Suhag and Asuit Airports to Jeddah and Riyadh.” Mr. Hussein added “EGYPTAIR & Air Cairo are committed to ensure providing competitive network that meets the needs of both airlines’ customers. 

Once the flights will be available on booking engines, EGYPTAIR customers will be able to book their tickets through the contact center 1717, website egyptair.com or through EGYPTAIR offices or travel agencies worldwide, while Air Cairo customers will be able to book their flights through aircairo.com.