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Latest in Tag: airport
Court delays Istanbul airport project
The state airports authority responded to the court ruling by saying the project was continuing as planned.
Government depends on charter flights to increase tourism
The charter flights programme was launched last November with the goal of bolstering tourism during the second half of winter 2013-2014
EGP 6bn worth of civil aviation projects are under-way: Fadhel
Minister of Civil Aviation attempting to make Egypt competitive as a transit destination
ANHRI condemns security violations against passengers
Two 6 April members were allegedly stopped and searched at the airport “without just cause”
25 Ultras Ahlawy members released
Release comes after reconciliation between MOI and the families of the group members; Ibrahim welcomes communication with Ultras groups
One dead as gunman opens fire at LA airport
The motive for the shooting was unclear, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation said it could not rule out terrorism.
Prosecution renews Ultras Ahlawy members’ detention
Fifteen more days detention for 25 Ultras Ahlawy members arrested at Cairo airport earlier this month
Ultras Ahlawy protest before High Court
The group demanded the release of 25 Ultras Ahlawy members who were detained during clashes at Cairo Airport
Airport ramps up security
Roads leading to the airport will be filled with explosive-detecting devices
Three militants killed in Sinai, 22 arrested
Army’s chief of staff visits Arish
Syrians stranded in airport: Human Right Watch
Organisation releases statement on Egypt’s new visa rules for Syrians
Flights to Egypt unaffected by violence
“We are in the season of Umrah [a high travel season] and we are functioning properly,”
Wave of armed attacks in Sinai
The attacks have mainly targeted security checkpoints and headquarters, leaving one soldier dead and several injured
El-Madaawy: Passenger traffic remains stable and has not been effected by protests
El-Madaawy added that passenger traffic at airports throughout Egypt had recently increased 10%, and that so far
Foreigners in flight ahead of mass demonstrations
Following embassy warnings and fears of an escalation in violence, foreigners flocked to the airports amid fears of disruption to flight schedules.
EgyptAir pilots strike, Cairo flights disrupted
EgyptAir pilots began a sit-in on Thursday to demand better pay and working conditions
Al-Borhamy to sue security officials
The Salafi leader was stopped by Homeland Security at Borg Al-Arab airport
Two arrests after UK fighter jets escort Pakistani plane
Police said the men were detained on suspicion of endangering an aircraft after the plane was diverted to Stansted airport outside London
Ultras escalate protests ahead of Port Said trial
Ultras Ahlawy surrounded Central Bank and blocked airport road demanding retribution from police officers
Syria rebels see airport as key to taking Aleppo
“If the airport falls, all of Aleppo will fall,” said Colonel Abu Kosai, one of the rebel commanders
Two Saudis arrested in Cairo International Airport
Visitors accused of smuggling drugs
Israeli airline may stop Cairo flights
High economic costs, lengthy security processes, and low demand are the reasons for the move
Egyptian doctor released from Lebanese custody
Al-Hamshari arrived back to Cairo on Wednesday night
Syria army, rebels clash near Aleppo airport
“The humanitarian problem sparked by the conflict is our biggest crisis”, says the UNHCR spokesman
Egyptian doctor arrested in Beirut
Mohamed Al-Hamshari under military investigation in Lebanon
Review: columnists debate Egypt Air strikes, sexual harassment and liberals’ unity
Opinion writers in different Egyptian newspapers have discussed an assortment of topics. Some of them have tapped upon the deceptive commonly used statement “the revolution has been stolen,” claiming that some political forces merely use the statement to cover up for their division and disorganisation. Some other commentators have written about the recent strikes in …
Conflicting reports about air stewards’ strike
Though supposedly on hold, air stewards’ strike is still impacting Cairo International airport activities
Lufthansa strike grounds 300 flights
Union demands wage increases for over 18,000 employees
German tourist bookings expected to burgeon
Minister of Tourism Hisham Zaazou met German travel agents to promote Egypt as a tourist destination at a workshop in Al-Gouna resort on Saturday. Zaazou told attendees that tourism is one of the country’s top priorities and a vital source of foreign currency and employment opportunities. Up to 25 German tourism companies participated in the …
Bahraini activist denied access to Egypt
Maryam Al-Khawaja denied entrance to Egypt for “Top secret”