EgyptAir (MS) is the national airline of Egypt that operates scheduled domestic as well as international flights. Founded in 1930, EgyptAir has grown to become the biggest and most trusted airline in the Middle East and Africa. It has an extensive air network that offers flights to nearly 80 destinations spread out across Africa, Europe, Middle East and the Americas. Some of the most popular cities catered to include, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Amman, Jordan, Beijing, China, Frankfurt, Germany, Manchester, UK, Singapore, New York City, USA and Sydney, Australia. EgyptAir has its main base at Cairo International Airport with Borg El Arab Airport, Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport, Luxor International Airport and Hurghada International Airport.
Classes of ServiceEgyptAir offers three distinct classes of service : First Class, Business Class and Economy Class.
First Class: Travel First Class on EgyptAir to enjoy facilities such as access to Alliance members' owned First Class lounges while traveling to or from international destinations. The 20 inch wide seats with a pitch of 60 inches and footrest of 14 inches recline into fully flat beds in a private space with personal video screens for entertainment and maximum comfort to put you to a dreamless sleep. Other facilities include advance special halal meat in the menu, priority baggage handling and check-in.
Business Class: Business Class passengers on EgyptAir also have lounge access, on long haul flights. Seats are ergonomically designed for greater comfort with a pitch of 38-48 inches and reclinable backs. In-flight travel amenity kits, dedicated power points, USB ports, complimentary multi course meals and non alcoholic drinks and last but not the least, blankets and pillows are some of the other amenities.
Economy Class: Economy Class flyers on enjoy a host of in-flight services including healthy meals; two on long haul flights, Seat pitch of 31 to 33 inches, Wi-Fi and mobile phone services, baggage allowance of 2 x 23kgs, advance seat selection and dedicated video screens with headphones.
- EgyptAir offers an array of food and beverage choices in its in-flight menu on all routes. It adheres to Islamic dietary law and only non-alcoholic beverages are served.
- Passengers can enjoy movies, shows, songs and more on the overhead screen provided with complimentary headphones.
- Special passengers such as those with disabilities, expecting mothers, passengers with young kids and those with a medical condition are specially looked after by a warm and friendly crew.
EgyptAir allows passengers to avoid long queues at the airport check-in counter and save valuable time by using the web check-in facility. All flyers can pre-book their seats and obtain their boarding passes even before arriving at the airport. This facility is open from 48 hours, up until 90 minutes before scheduled airline departure.