Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny toured Cairo International Airport today, visiting Terminals 2 and 3 to check the regularity of operations and the smooth flow of passengers through departure and arrival halls. The visit came amid increased air traffic, particularly as tourists from around the world arrived to spend their holidays and celebrate New Year and Christmas in Egypt. He was accompanied by EgyptAir Holding Company Chairman Yehia Zakaria, Cairo Airport Company Chairman Magdy Ishak and several airport executives.
During the tour, El-Hefny congratulated employees across the airport on the start of 2025, wishing them a happy year filled with success, achievements and fulfilled ambitions. He expressed appreciation for their continued efforts and urged everyone to work harder to provide the highest quality of service to travelers using Cairo International Airport, Egypt’s main gateway for visitors from around the world.
The tour began with the departure and arrival halls in Terminal 3, reservation and passport counters, duty-free shops and EgyptAir’s sales office. The minister also visited premium service and Business Class lounges to assess the quality of services provided to customers.
He also inspected Terminal 2, reviewing operational processes and the availability of support and facilities to ensure passengers could complete departure and arrival procedures quickly and easily.
The minister also inaugurated EgyptAir’s Almeisan lounge for Business Class customers following its recent renovation and modernization. A specialist developer carried out the upgrade, improving the lounge to provide maximum comfort and luxury in line with the latest international standards. The opening was attended by Captain Mohamed Alyan, Chairman of EgyptAir Airlines, and Soheir Abdallah, Chairwoman of EgyptAir In-flight Services.
El-Hefny praised the productive coordination and cooperation among all agencies working at the airport, which helps deliver services that enhance the travel experience at Cairo International Airport. He emphasized the need to provide the highest standard of service and continuously improve quality to increase passenger satisfaction and meet travelers’ expectations.
