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 50 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.
Facts & Figures
- Number of aircraft: 50
- Aircraft types: B777, A340, A330, A321, A320, B735, B738, Embrear 170, a300-600
- Hubs: Cairo
- Number of employees: 7,300
- Passengers per year: 7.8 million
- Sales revenue: US$ 1.48 bn
- Frequent flyer programme: EgyptAir plus
- Number of destinations: 69
- Network strengths: Middle East, Africa, Europe, Far East, North America
- Date of entry: July 2008
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