Egypt Air celebrates its inaugural flight to Dalas Airport in Washington

Egyptian reports

Egypt Air, the national carrier of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the 21st member of the Star International Alliance, participated in the Washington DC International Airport celebration today, welcoming the arrival of its inaugural flight No. MS981 Coming from Cairo this morning aboard its latest model of the Boeing Dreamliner B787-9 Dreamliner.

"With its new strategy under the umbrella of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, EgyptAir has been keen to expand its airline network as well as modernize its fleet, which is commensurate with the launch of destinations and new routes. This is the beginning, we are working hard to be in this vital market. " This came in his speech during the ceremony, which was delivered on his behalf by pilot Mohamed Alyan, Assistant President of EgyptAir Airlines. The company is considering increasing frequencies to Washington gradually to become a daily flight, unlike Egypt's daily flight to New York, as well as further expansion in North America.

For his part, the pilot Ashraf Al-Kholi, President of Egypt Airlines, the airline is pleased with this occasion, explaining that Egypt Airlines will travel to Washington by three days a week through a Boeing Dreamliner B787-9 Dreamliner, The latest model of the company, which has already entered operation as soon as it joins the fleet to cover the Paris destination.

Egypt's ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Yasser Reda, said that the launch of a flight between Cairo and Washington DC is part of the strategic and historical relations between the two countries. This line will stimulate tourism between the two countries and the economic sector in general, a role that Egypt always plays for the airline as a national company. This is in addition to promoting the flourishing tourism, cultural and commercial relations between the capitals of Cairo and Washington.

In the same vein, he said Jerome L. Davis"We are delighted to have EgyptAir join the list of international airlines operating at Washington Dulles International Airport, which is taking off more than 70 flights a day to many destinations around the world." With this new service, customers traveling from Washington, Maryland and the Northern Virginia region will be able to travel to many of Egypt's tourist, cultural, leisure and investment destinations.

The plane was received by a high-level delegation comprising Ambassador of Egypt to the United States of America Ambassador Yasser Reda and Mrs. Hormeh, and a number of officials from the civil aviation authorities at Washington International Airport Dallas and the company's staff represented by Dalia Al Maraghi, Director of the Office, Omar Abed Rabbo,

The flight from Egypt to Washington comes to Cairo today, carrying 248 passengers, including 16 passengers.

It should be noted that the Boeing Dreamliner B787-9 Dreamliner Is the latest international model that has joined the Egyptian fleet for the airline recently and can expand to 309 seats with 30 seats on the business class, 279 seats on the economy class, equipped with the latest amenities and luxury and the latest technology to meet the needs of its customers.

On the occasion of the inauguration of the Washington line, the company has proposed a reduction of 25% on its flights from Monday June 3 and will continue until 20 June.