EgyptAir has passed an audit conducted by the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of Cairo International Airport and EgyptAir Airlines over 3 days between 20 and 24 September 2026. The audit was part of a review and assessment of the security system applied to EgyptAir flights to the United States, which serve New York, Washington, New Jersey, Chicago and Los Angeles.
The audit was part of periodic monitoring of compliance with US security requirements and included a comprehensive review of the various stages and procedures for securing flights, reflecting the scale of EgyptAir's responsibility for securing its international operations, particularly its flights to the United States.
Captain Ahmed Adel, chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company, said passing the TSA audit reflects the efficiency of EgyptAir's security system and its ability to apply international security requirements for flights to the United States.
Adel added that the TSA team's praise for the level of procedures, cooperation and professionalism shown during the review reflects the continuous efforts of the work teams to maintain the highest levels of readiness and compliance.
The audit covered a number of key areas, including air cargo and mail operations, through a review of the security procedures applied at the EgyptAir Cargo complex, including screening, securing and maintaining the integrity of the security supply chain. It also covered the security of catering and in-flight services, through a review of the security procedures applied at EgyptAir In-Flight Services and the measures taken to secure catering and supplies provided to aircraft bound for the United States.
The audit also covered the security of passengers and their checked baggage, including security screening and verifying compliance with approved procedures and controls, as well as aircraft protection and security, and a review of procedures for controlling relevant areas and ensuring aircraft are not exposed to any security risks.
The audit further reviewed the security procedures and measures applied to prevent acts of unlawful interference and any threats or acts that could affect aviation safety and security, as well as the level of compliance with approved security procedures, how efficiently they are applied on the ground, and the level of coordination and integration between the various bodies and sectors involved in securing flights.
For his part, Major General Ismail Safwat, head of the security sector at EgyptAir Holding Company, said the audit reflected the advanced level of the security system in place, the efficiency of the staff who implement it and the degree of compliance with the security requirements applicable to flights to the United States. He noted that the TSA team praised the level of procedures, cooperation and professionalism shown during the review.
Safwat added that EgyptAir's security sector follows up on the various security requirements for the US market and works to align operating procedures with the requirements issued by US security authorities, ensuring sustained compliance rather than readiness only during audit periods, which is one of the key strengths of the company's security system.
Passing this audit and the praise for the level of security procedures are practical testimony to the professionalism of EgyptAir's security system and its ability to absorb and apply international security requirements and to deal efficiently with evaluations and audits conducted by international regulators.
The importance of this result is not limited to security; it also provides important support for EgyptAir's plans to expand in the US market and add future destinations, as a sustainable security system capable of meeting US requirements is one of the essential foundations for continued operations and new opportunities for the company.
