Flight Suspension

EgyptAir extends regional flight suspensions amid escalation

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 - 03:49 GMT

The national carrier said the affected routes include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Beirut, Doha, Amman, Dammam, Bahrain, Baghdad, Erbil and Kuwait.

EgyptAir suspends flights to Aswan and Abu Simbel amid sandstorm

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 - 05:54 GMT

In an official statement, the airline said the suspension will remain in effect until weather conditions improve.

Egypt activates operations room to support stranded expats

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 - 07:29 GMT

The ministry urged Egyptians to show solidarity towards stranded citizens abroad and announced means of communication with the ministry.

Stranded Egyptians in Washington to arrive in Marsa Alam Sunday

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 - 05:03 GMT

The flight suspension decision is inactive until April 15, as part of the country’s plan to combat the spread of Coronavirus.

UK lifts flight restriction on Sharm El-Sheikh Airport

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 - 11:00 GMT

The UK government announced Tuesday it lifted flight restrictions, and no longer advises airlines against flying to Egypt's Shark el-Sheikh Airport.

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