Aswan International Airport has received the first flight operated by Freebird Airlines Europe as part of a new program linking Aswan with a number of German cities. The inaugural flight arrived from Stuttgart with around 180 passengers on board and continued on to Berlin.
On arrival, the aircraft was greeted with a traditional water salute, and Aswan International Airport's public relations team welcomed passengers and handed out souvenirs. Coordination was also made with the various departments and authorities at the airport to provide the necessary facilities and speed up arrival procedures.
The program runs throughout the winter season with one flight a day, covering a number of major German cities: Stuttgart, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg and Hanover. This expands the network of direct access to Aswan, supports tourist traffic to southern Egypt and strengthens Aswan's position as one of the leading winter destinations, according to the official Facebook page of the Egyptian Airports Company.
