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Trial period of pre-registration system for shipments in airports extended to end of December
The Business community is being given more time to register on the system
6 Egyptian airports renew health accreditation certificates for safe travel
This step enhances confidence in health procedures at Egyptian airports: Minister of Aviation
Cultural tourism stakeholders demand PCR tests at Luxor, Aswan airports
Floating hotels to start operating next October at 50% occupancy rate, says Egypt’s Tourism Minister
Egypt airports to conduct PCR tests for visitors of tourist destinations
Travellers will be allowed to undertake PCR test in Egypt in case they did not provide negative PCR certificate issued 72 hours maximum before their flight
Egypt reopens airports under strict anti-COVID-19 safety measures
Egypt’s Red Sea resort cities of Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh airports received, on Wednesday, two planes from the Ukrainian Capital, Kyiv
Egyptair resumes internal flights between Sharm El-Shiekh, Luxor airports after years of suspension
The flight is scheduled to take off every Thursday on an A220-300 luxurious cabin
Russian travelers to enjoy separate check-in portals in Egypt’s airports
The Russian agency quoted an Egyptian source on the condition of anonymity that separate portals were presented to Russian experts who examined security measures at Egyptian airports, noting that these portals are suggested to be used specifically for passengers from Russia as well as separate check-in offices.
Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada airports fastest growing in Africa: Routesonline
It said Sharm El Sheikh airport is the fastest growing major airport in Africa by capacity.
Houthi attack King Khalid airbase, Abha, Najran airports
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saria said the attack on Abha airport “hit its targets” and air traffic was disrupted at both Abha and Najran. All three locations are in southwest Saudi, near the border with Yemen.
Passenger traffic at airports increases 0.85% in July
Hurghada International Airport witnessed a significant increase in the number of passengers, recording 431,000 passengers versus 230,000, up by 87.4%. Aircraft traffic at Hurghada airport recorded 3,300 planes, compared to only 2,000 in the same month last year
2.6% growth in passenger traffic at airports during June
Passenger traffic grew by 2.6% in all local airports through June. According to statistics issued by the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation (EHCAAN), the traffic reached 1.9 million passengers during June, compared to 1.8 million passengers in the same month last year. Passenger traffic at Cairo International Airport declined by 16.5% to …
Russian arrested at Borg El-Arab airport for carrying IED
Investigations into the incident are currently ongoing after the Russian citizen tried to board a plane to Istanbul
Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh airports apply biometric ID system for employees
A Russian delegation is set to arrive in Cairo to inspect security measures at airports
The world’s best airports
Travel website “Sleeping in Airports” asked users to vote in its annual survey for the world’s best airports, ranking their experiences according to a range of factors. Here are the results:Four European airports made the top ten. According to users, Munich airport is the best in Europe and ranks number 5 in the world.
Armed Forces Arming Authority negotiate to obtain biometric devices for EHCAAN
The Russian parties demanded the provision of these devices, and that airports be ready for inspection, says EHCAAN chairperson
Security cooperation protocol with Russia for Egypt’s airports is pending: Civil Aviation Minister
Ground services lost more than EGP 300m when Russia halted its direct flights to and from Egypt
Another Russian delegation to visit Egypt, evaluate security measures in airports
The resumption of direct flights between Russia and Egypt is simply “a matter of time”, says civil aviation minister
Ryanair pilots questioned in jobs probe
Police and customs officials have visited Ryanair bases at six German airports to interview ‘contract’ pilots on hiring practices. Prosecutors say the probe relates to two British firms servicing the budget airline.
No response from Egypt on airport security proposals: Russian official
The Egyptian side is taking the Russian recommendations seriously, says Neradko
US delegation to review security measures in Cairo and Sharm-El Sheikh airports
Egypt recently passed an audit by the International Civil Aviation Organisation
The hijacked EgyptAir flight: a blow to Egyptian tourism?
The hijacking incident could push the ongoing decline in tourism, officials say
Continued negotiations with Egypt to restore flights: British Ambassador
UK and Russia recently sent delegations to review security in Egyptian airports
Russia to complete report on Egyptian airports security in 1 week
The results of this report will clarify the volume and the scope of the additional measures to be taken, says Russian official
Fraport to manage 14 Greek airports
German airport operator Fraport and a Greek partner company owned by one of Greece’s biggest business magnates are to manage 14 airports in Greece under contract to the Greek government. Some details remain sketchy. A consortium majority-owned by Fraport, Germany’s biggest airport operating company, and minority-owned by Greek conglomerate Copelouzos Group, announced on Monday it …
Egypt reviewed all security measures in airports in past months: Al-Sisi
Egypt accepts US offer to assist in Russian plane investigations, says Foreign Minister
Ministry of International Cooperation, AfDB sign $650,000 grant agreement
Finance is for first phase of initial feasibility studies needed to establish shipping line connecting Mediterranean Sea and Lake Victoria
Cairo Airport’s Terminal 2 soft opening expected in November
Official opening will be in March 2016, airport capacities are being expanded to promote tourism
Ministry to subsidise charter flights, starting November: Official
Tourism ministry launches new stimulus programme for charter flights beginning in November with special subsidies for Luxor, Aswan, and Taba
Ministry of Civil Aviation raises aircraft self-service fees to airport developments: Ministry of Finance
Self-service fees in Egyptian airports rise to $45, $60 and $78, according to weight of aircrafts
Strict precautionary measures in Egyptian airports to combat Ebola
1,323 cases and 730 deaths in Central and West Africa