Civil aviation minister inspects Cairo Airport to review operations, passenger procedures and service quality
On the first morning of Eid Al-Fitr, Minister of Civil Aviation Dr Sameh El-Hefny toured Cairo International Airport to check the regularity of departures and arrivals, passenger service standards, operational efficiency and readiness for the expected holiday increase in passenger numbers.
He began at the Seasonal Flights Terminal following the transfer of Air Cairo’s international operations there. He reviewed operations and service efficiency and checked that procedures and passenger movements were running smoothly, as part of the ministry’s plan to make better use of available capacity and improve operational flow.
He also inspected several key operational areas in Terminal 3 to assess service quality and the ease of procedures in departure and arrival halls.
The minister extended Eid greetings to staff across the airport’s various organisations, praising their sustained efforts and coordinated roles in supporting efficient operations and maintaining high standards of passenger service, particularly during peak periods.
El-Hefny directed all Egyptian airports to maintain the highest level of readiness throughout the Eid holiday, with contingency plans and operational alternatives in place to respond to developments, ensure regular air traffic and accommodate the expected rise in travel.
He stressed the need for more terminal coordinators and technical and on-site support teams in departure and arrival halls to assist passengers, particularly older people and those with disabilities. He also called for effective coordination between the relevant authorities to keep movements through the airport running smoothly.
The minister said all Egyptian airports are operating at full capacity and technical readiness to handle the anticipated increase, within a coordinated system ensuring smooth passenger flow and high-quality services across airport organisations.
Operational indicators showed that Egyptian airports were preparing to welcome more than 645,000 passengers on around 6,100 flights during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, amid growing demand for travel to tourism destinations.
Cairo International Airport is expected to operate 2,505 flights carrying around 314,000 passengers from 20 to 23 March. Hurghada International Airport is expected to handle 2,306 flights carrying approximately 513,000 passengers, while Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is set to operate 542 flights carrying nearly 110,000 passengers.
Luxor International Airport is scheduled to handle 242 flights carrying around 26,000 passengers, and Aswan International Airport 192 flights carrying nearly 19,000. Sphinx International Airport is set to operate 78 flights carrying more than 8,000 passengers, while Alexandria International Airport will handle around 233 flights, with operations continuing regularly across Egyptian airports.
