EgyptAir cancels 3 flights that were bound for Baghdad, Amman and Beirut
Maximum state of readiness declared at all Egyptian airports for the possible reception of transit aircraft forced to change their routes
In light of the ongoing events and rapidly escalating tensions in the region, the Ministry of Civil Aviation affirmed that Egyptian airspace is safe and operating normally, with regular operations in line with the highest approved international aviation safety standards.
The ministry is following developments around the clock through the main operations center at Cairo International Airport, in full coordination with the civil aviation authorities of neighboring countries, after some neighboring countries announced the temporary closure of their airspace due to the current situation in the region.
The ministry said the maximum state of readiness had been declared at Cairo International Airport and all Egyptian airports in anticipation of possibly receiving transit aircraft that may be forced to change their flight paths and make emergency landings at Egyptian airports as a result of regional developments, and full readiness to provide the necessary technical and logistical support to all affected flights was confirmed.
In a related context, Cairo International Airport received 9 aircraft belonging to foreign airlines at close intervals for refueling after their flight paths were changed due to the closure of some neighboring airspace. All the aircraft took off in record time after receiving the technical and logistical support needed to complete their journeys safely.
In light of these developments, EgyptAir announced the cancellation of 3 flights that were bound for Baghdad, Amman and Beirut until the airspace of those countries reopens.
For his part, Minister of Civil Aviation Dr. Sameh El-Hefny immediately went to the operations center at Cairo International Airport and EgyptAir's Integrated Operations Control Center (IOCC), and also visited the air traffic control tower, to follow the situation closely and check on the progress of work and the regularity of operations.
