EgyptAir
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EgyptAir (Arabic: مصر للطيران) is the Cairo-based national airline of Egypt. Wholly owned by the Egyptian government, it operates scheduled services to over 50 destinations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Far East, the USA and Canada, and formerly to Australia, as well as domestic services. Its main base is Cairo International Airport.
EgyptAir is a member of the Arab Air Carriers Organization.
History
The airline was established on 7 June 1932 and started operations in July 1933. It was founded in association with the Airwork Company under the name of Misr Airwork. During the Second World War the Egyptian government took charge of the airline and its name was changed to Misr Air in 1949. In January 1961 Misr Air joined Syrian Airways to form United Arab Airlines (UAA) as a result of new political links between Egypt and Syria, but this accord was shortlived. It retained the name for a time until it changed to EgyptAir in October 1971.
EgyptAir was the first airline in the Middle East to operate jet liners. It employs about 22,000 people and claimed total worldwide revenues in fiscal year 2000 of US $1,000 M, with profits of US $35 M. The airline was restructured in 2002 to improve efficiency (ref:[A new take-off?])
EgyptAir wholly owns Air Sinai and has a stake in Air Cairo (60%).
Destinations
Fleet
The EgyptAir fleet consists of the following aircraft (at July 2006):
- 12 Airbus A320-200
- 3 Airbus A321-200
- 7 Airbus A330-200
- 3 Airbus A340-200
- 3 Boeing 737-500
- 0 Boeing 737-800 (6 on order, with options for 6)
- 5 Boeing 777-200
Egyptair Cargo fleet:
- 2 Airbus A300-600RF
- 2 Airbus A300B4-203F
- 1 Boeing 747-200 (wet leased from Evergreen International)
New Routes
- Egyptair will inaugurate nonstop service Cairo-Madinah (Saudi Arabia) in June 2006. It will operate 2 flights a week with the Airbus 320.
- Summer only Cairo-Mersa Matruh-Cairo flights begin on the 9th of June, with 3 flights a week with the Boeing 737-500.
Latest News
01/07/2006: EgyptAir has signed an Agreement with HITIT Computer Services to use CRANE Frequent Flyer System to enhance their Loyalty Program as the airline prepares for joining an alliance. The software enables the airline to improve customer service and create a solid foundation for its EgyptAir Loyalty Program.
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