About Egyptair

Founded in 1932, EgyptAir became one of the earliest established airlines in the world. It now offers flights domestically as well as internationally to 73 destinations. It hosts voyages to major worldwide bases including London Heathrow Airport and Dubai International Airport.

In 2008, the organisation became a member of the reputable Star Alliance Network. Cairo International Airport is its home base where Airbuses and Boeing aircraft take flight. Its planes carry between 140-350 passengers per trip, seeing them safely on their way to their destination whether for business, leisure or exploration.

An online check-in service is offered to customers to reduce waiting times and hassle before they even set foot on the plane. Once settled on board, in-flight entertainment is provided with a selection of movies and documentaries, depending on the flight schedule. For further comfort and enjoyment, refreshments are readily available from accommodatingairline staff.

IATA Code	MS
Airline Hub	Cairo International
Fleet Size	79
Number of Destinations	73
Airline Punctuality	'7 out of 10' rating
Alliance	Star Alliance
Loyalty Program	EgyptAir Plus
Inflight Magazine	EGYPTAIR
Airline Website	www.egyptair.com

Further information

Check-in information

Passengers can check-in on the airlines' website or at the airport.

Online Check-in:

Online check-in starts 4 hours before scheduled departure time and ends 90 minutes before flight time.

Airport Check-in:

Check-in counters open one hour (international flights) or 30 minutes (domestic flight) before scheduled departure time. The airline recommends passengers arrive for check-in three hours before international flights and 1.5-2 hours before domestic flights.

Food on board

Egyptair runs an in-house catering and includes meals in the price of the ticket. Egyptair's classified Halal meals and snacks may incorporate traces of nuts or any allergens. Passengers can order special meals, from diabetic meals to Hindu, Kosher or Muslim meals, seafood, baby meal, low Cholesterol to Vegetarian meals.

Cabin classes

Egyptair offers both Economy and Business Class cabins.

Economy Class:

The airline offers a reasonably-priced seat selection feature, including window, extra legroom or aisle options. Passengers can select seats after or during booking. Prices vary per destination.

Business Class:

Passengers can fly Business Class on long-haul flights. The cabin features a dedicated Airport lounge with pre-flight meals, amenity kits and a specialised in-flight menu. Business Class flyers also enjoy personal flat-screen TV.

Baggage information

Hand Luggage:

Business Class passengers are allowed two pieces of hand luggage with a maximum weight of 8kg. Economy Class passengers can travel with one piece - same weight limit as the former.

Checked Luggage:

The airline permits two pieces of baggage with a maximum weight of 23 kg (Economy Class) and 32kg (Business Class). Checked baggage must not exceed 158cm maximum dimensions.

Infants and Children:

Infants are allowed one piece of checked baggage, weighing 10kg (23kg for flights to/from the USA and Canada) and 115cm in dimension. Carers can travel with a fold-up collapsible stroller as hand luggage.