By Akram Medhat
Safwat Moslem, chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company, confirmed that ticket prices for this year's tourist Hajj, which were announced recently, will not be reduced. The prices had sparked wide controversy and strong objections from the tourism companies organizing Hajj programs for the 1438 AH/2017 season. He pointed out that the real competition lies in adhering to flight schedules and keeping traffic at airports running smoothly without any crowding of pilgrims.
The statement settles rumors that Hajj ticket prices would be reconsidered and a reduction studied, as announced by Iman Samy, head of the religious tourism committee at the Chamber of Tourism Companies, which had spread optimism in the sector. However, the EgyptAir Holding chairman explained that the Chamber of Tourism Companies, in their meeting with him, understood the situation, and the picture became clear to them after reviewing the details of ticket prices in light of the new variables related to the flotation of the pound and the comparison with last year.
This came in press statements he made today on the sidelines of the celebration EgyptAir held today to mark 20 years since the founding of Star Alliance, as part of the Star Day events organized by the alliance's 28 member airlines, in the presence of Jeffrey Goh, head of Star Alliance.
In a related context, Saudia announced its ticket prices, which are close to those of EgyptAir, leaving no room for competition or for further attacks on airlines for overpricing Hajj tickets this season.
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