![]() With so many different types of airplanes and so few planes with the newest product, a flight with Egyptair may not be the most comfortable experience.Ĭouples will prefer any pair of seats, but do your best to avoid the centre section since there will be a middle-seat passenger on B777s that will need to cross over your feet. They have a 1-2-1 reverse herringbone configuration with fully-flat beds, plentiful storage space and better entertainment screens. These are more likely to be honoured outside of Egypt.Įgyptair has a hotchpotch of aircraft with different styles of Business Class from Airbus A330s with recliner seats dating back decades and offering limited storage space to Boeing B777s with angled lie-flat beds in a dreadful 2-3-2 configuration with a middle seat.Ī small fleet of six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners have recently joined Egyptair, finally introducing a competitive hard product to the airline. When it comes time to board, priority lanes are rarely respected, but perhaps that is because most people are just eager to get out of the less-than-stellar airport.īusiness Class passengers and Star Alliance Gold members travelling in any cabin are supposed to have access to priority boarding lanes to have more time to get settled. Most restaurants in the terminal follow the same no-alcohol protocols. For many fliers, this is the only respite from the bustling terminal, but there is no alcohol in the lounges, and the Wi-Fi signal can be sedate. ![]() They are not necessarily chic and feature limited food and beverage options. ![]() Even the connection process for travellers in transit can be cumbersome requiring bus rides to other terminals, additional security checks and the added pain of securing a transit or visitor visa for certain passport holders.Įgyptair has a few lounges in the airport, many of which have been modernised. Priority check-in and security help to expedite the process for Business Class fliers, but do not expect much extra on the ground. Unfortunately, security procedures can be slow. The airline’s main hub is Cairo, which is a modern airport with duty-free stores, restaurants and other services. Egyptair has its own loyalty program known as Egyptair Plus for those that want to earn miles with the carrier. It also means that Star Alliance Gold members from other partner airlines can enjoy special benefits when flying, even if in economy class. For religious reasons, Egyptair does not serve alcohol to anyone on any of its flights.Īs a member of Star Alliance, Egyptair enjoys nearly two dozen airline partners with whom passengers can earn and redeem miles for their flights including Air Canada, Asiana, Austrian, Ethiopian, Lufthansa, SAS, Swiss International, Thai and United. In addition, this is a dry airline, which means no alcohol is served on any of its flights. Middle Eastern hospitality is the norm, but it is not always prevalent. ![]() Passengers flying on the handful of Egyptair Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners or Airbus A320 Neos can count themselves lucky, as these new jets represent a significant improvement over the rest of the fleet. The airline deserves kudos for investing in new aircraft both for long and short haul flights. While the airline is not the most cutting edge, it does belong to Star Alliance making it a useful partner of frequent travellers around the world. Egyptair is the flag carrier of Egypt and serves a wide network of flights covering North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
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