EgyptAir has announced the launch of two new direct routes to Los Angeles and Chicago in the United States, using its latest Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
This step is a historic milestone in the airline's journey, as it represents its first direct link with the US West Coast. The expansion reflects the continued growth of the airline's route network and strengthens its role as a hub connecting Africa, the Middle East and North America.
Chicago and Los Angeles thus become EgyptAir's fourth and fifth destinations in the United States, alongside its current destinations of New York, Washington and Newark.
The first flights to Los Angeles are scheduled to start on 23 May 2026, with 3 flights a week on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, while EgyptAir's first flights to Chicago will start on 21 June 2026, with 3 flights a week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, to meet growing demand for travel between the cities and offer travelers more comfortable and flexible travel options.
Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company, stated that launching direct flights between Cairo and Los Angeles and Chicago is a milestone in the airline's US expansion strategy, helping strengthen EgyptAir's global network and making Cairo a vital hub linking Africa, the Middle East and the Americas, adding that these routes will give travelers seamless travel options and strengthen EgyptAir's position as a leading transatlantic airline, especially with the comprehensive fleet modernization currently underway.
In a related context, Captain Mohamed Elyan, Chairman of EgyptAir Airlines, stressed that the airline's customers will benefit from the latest comfort and efficiency innovations offered by the Airbus A350-900, as direct flights between Cairo and the two cities provide more comfort for travelers, reduce flight time and offer an exceptional onboard experience, noting that this will meet the needs of both leisure and business travelers, giving them direct access to one of the most vibrant cities in the United States.
The Airbus A350-900 offers travelers a unique travel experience, with 340 seats divided into 30 Business Class seats and 310 Economy seats. It also features an advanced interior design that provides maximum comfort, lower noise levels and high fuel efficiency, along with spacious seats, modern entertainment systems and improved air quality, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey between the two continents.
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