Air Cairo Announces Strategic Partnership With beOnd To Introduce All-Premium Luxury Travel To Egypt
Air Cairo Announced, On The Sidelines Of Its Participation In The 2026 World Travel Market (WTM London) In The British Capital, London, A Strategic Partnership With beOnd, The World’s First All-Premium Leisure Airline, Aimed At Introducing A New Concept Of Luxury Travel To Egypt And Several Regional And International Destinations.
The Partnership Comes As Part Of Air Cairo’s Vision To Diversify Its Business Model And Strengthen Its Competitive Capabilities Through Strategic International Partnerships That Enable It To Expand Its Services And Respond To The Needs Of Different Traveler Segments. This Further Reinforces Its Position As A Modern Egyptian Airline Capable Of Keeping Pace With The Rapid Changes In The Air Transport Industry And Offering Innovative Travel Products.
Under The Memorandum Of Understanding Signed By The Two Companies, Air Cairo Is Preparing To Operate Flights Under The beOnd Brand During Summer 2027, Using Airbus A320 Aircraft Equipped With Premium Cabins Featuring Fully Reclining Lie-Flat Seats. This Will Offer Passengers An Exceptional Travel Experience Combining The Highest Levels Of Comfort, Privacy, And Luxury.
The Flights Are Expected To Connect Egypt With Several European And Gulf Destinations, Helping Boost Inbound Travel And Tourism To Egyptian Destinations. They Will Also Give Travelers The Opportunity To Enjoy More Comfortable And Luxurious Journeys To Egypt’s Beaches, Diverse Tourist Destinations, And Historical And Cultural Landmarks.
The New Experience Will Feature Cabins Designed And Manufactured In Italy, Alongside beOnd’s Comprehensive Range Of Personalized Hospitality Services. Air Cairo Will Contribute Its Extensive Operational Expertise, Route Network, And Flight Management And Operations Capabilities, Ensuring An Integrated Travel Product That Combines Egyptian Operational Experience With International Luxury Travel Standards.
The Partnership Will Not Be Limited To Scheduled Flights, But Will Also Include Making Aircraft Available For Charter Operations Dedicated To The Luxury Travel Sector. This Will Serve Global Brands, Private Groups, Travel Companies, And Tour Operators, Providing Specialized Travel Solutions Tailored To Their Clients’ Needs.
Details Of Routes And Operating Schedules Are Expected To Be Announced In The Coming Months, With Bookings Set To Open In The First Half Of 2027.
The Partnership Was Announced During The World Travel Market In London, In The Presence Of Sherif Fathy, Minister Of Tourism And Antiquities, Reflecting The Importance Of Cooperation Between International And Egyptian Airlines In Developing The Travel And Tourism Sector And Enhancing The Competitiveness Of Egypt As A Tourist Destination.
For His Part, Tero Taskila, CEO Of beOnd, Said: “Egypt Is Home To Some Of The World’s Most Spectacular Tourist Destinations, And Many Travelers Are Eager To Visit And Enjoy A Travel Experience That Offers The Highest Levels Of Comfort. Air Cairo Has Extensive Experience In This Market, Making Our Partnership An Opportunity To Deliver An Integrated Tourism Experience That Begins The Moment Travelers Leave Their Homes, Not Only When They Arrive At Their Hotels. While Our Cabins Offer An Atmosphere Of Luxury And Exclusivity, Our Team Delivers An Exceptional Service Experience, Ensuring That The Quality Of Service Matches The Distinction Of The Destinations We Serve.”
Meanwhile, Hussein Sherif, Chairman And Managing Director Of Air Cairo, Said That The Partnership With beOnd Represents A New Step In Air Cairo’s Ambitious Strategy To Continue Growing And Developing Its Business, While Diversifying Its Products And Services In Line With The Rapid Changes In The Air Transport Industry And The Expectations Of Its Customers.
He Emphasized The Company’s Commitment To Continuously Enhancing The Travel Experience By Offering Diverse Options That Meet The Needs Of Different Traveler Segments, Particularly The Luxury Travel Market, Which Is Witnessing Growing Demand.
Sherif Added That Through This Cooperation, Air Cairo Will Leverage Its Operational Expertise And Route Network To Introduce A New And Distinctive Travel Product, Enabling Passengers To Enjoy Exceptional Levels Of Comfort And Luxury While Expanding The Airline’s Reach To New Customer Segments And Markets.
He Concluded By Emphasizing That The Company’s Ambition Goes Beyond Expanding Its Destinations Or Increasing Its Operational Capacity To Include Continuously Improving Service Quality And Diversifying The Solutions Offered To Customers, Further Establishing Air Cairo As A Modern Egyptian Airline Capable Of Competing And Growing In Regional And International Markets.
It Is Worth Mentioning That Air Cairo Is An Egyptian Airline Established In 2003, With Its Headquarters In Cairo. The Company Continues To Implement Its Ambitious Strategy To Develop Its Fleet, Expand Its Route Network, And Strengthen Its Presence In Regional And International Markets, While Focusing On Diversifying Its Products And Improving The Quality Of Services Provided To Passengers.
The Airline Currently Operates A Fleet Of More Than 45 Aircraft, Including Airbus A320neo, Embraer E190, And ATR Aircraft. It Serves More Than 90 Airports In Over 26 Countries Across The Middle East, Europe, Asia, And Africa. Air Cairo Is Also A Member Of The Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO).
It Is Also Worth Noting That beOnd Is The World’s First All-Premium Leisure Airline, Established To Offer An Advanced Travel Concept That Combines Luxury, Comfort, And Exceptional Personalized Services, Making The Journey An Extension Of The Destination’s Distinctive Experience.
The Airline Operates A Fleet Of Airbus A320 Family Aircraft Featuring Luxurious Cabins Equipped With Seats That Fully Recline Into Flat Beds, Alongside Hospitality Services Specifically Designed To Meet The Expectations Of Travelers Seeking The Highest Levels Of Comfort And Privacy. beOnd Offers Scheduled Flights, Charter Services, And Tailor-Made Travel Programs, With Its Route Network Extending To More Than 90 Airports In 50 Countries Worldwide.
