As part of the careful and continuous monitoring of air traffic and air navigation, and in light of current regional developments resulting from the US-Iranian war and the resulting closure of some airspace in a number of neighboring countries, Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation, is following operations around the clock through the central operations room at the Civil Aviation Authority, in full coordination with the Cairo Air Navigation Center (CANC), the crisis room at Cairo International Airport, EgyptAir's Integrated Operations Control Center (IOCC), the Egyptian Airports Company's integrated operations center and all relevant bodies.
The Minister of Civil Aviation directed raising maximum readiness at Cairo International Airport and all Egyptian airports, in anticipation of possibly receiving transit aircraft that may be forced to change their routes and land at Egyptian airports due to the regional situation, with flights monitored around the clock and the necessary operational decisions taken to maintain the highest rates of safety and operational efficiency, and to ensure comfort and the necessary facilities for passengers whose flights are affected.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation stresses that Egyptian airspace is operating at full capacity and at the highest level of readiness to receive any possible diversions of some flights, with full commitment to applying international civil aviation safety and security standards.
The ministry continues intensive coordination with the civil aviation authorities of the countries concerned, ensuring developments are handled according to approved standard procedures, while maintaining the smooth and safe flow of air traffic within Egyptian airspace.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation urges travelers to review their bookings with the airlines concerned to confirm the status of their flights and any changes that may occur in light of current events.
