El Alamein International Airport received the first Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, with 135 passengers on board, marking the start of regular operations between the two cities with two flights per week.
The arrival featured an official welcome ceremony, which began with the traditional water salute for the aircraft, while the public relations team distributed flowers, souvenirs and chocolates to passengers, in an atmosphere that reflected warm hospitality and a good welcome.
The operation of this route is an important step in supporting travel and tourism to the North Coast region, and reflects the depth of the distinguished relations between Egypt and the UAE, especially in civil aviation and economic cooperation. It comes as part of the Ministry of Civil Aviation's efforts to enhance air connectivity with regional and international destinations and boost tourism in the region, according to the official Facebook page of the Egyptian Airports Company.
