Pilot Major General Wael El-Nashar, Chairman of the Egyptian Airports Company, announced that the Ministry of Civil Aviation had successfully resolved the dispute over fees at Marsa Alam International Airport, which had persisted for more than 25 years. The resolution came following directives and direct negotiations led by Dr. Pilot Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation.
Speaking during the minister’s meeting with civil aviation affairs editors, El-Nashar explained that a series of meetings and intensive communications had been held with the company that owns and operates Marsa Alam Airport. These efforts resulted in an agreement to standardize the airport’s fees, bringing them fully in line with those applied at other Egyptian airports, effective November 1, 2026. The move is expected to support inbound tourism to Marsa Alam.
The Chairman of the Egyptian Airports Company emphasized that this step represents an unprecedented achievement that will help boost inbound tourism to Marsa Alam and enhance the airport’s competitiveness. He noted that the ministry is pursuing a comprehensive vision aimed at removing all operational obstacles and standardizing the standards and services provided across all Egyptian airports.
