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CairoScene
12 hours ago
- Business
- CairoScene
EgyptAir Suspends Flights to Beirut, Amman, Baghdad & Erbil
The airline cited ongoing regional developments and a commitment to passenger safety. Jun 15, 2025 EgyptAir has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Beirut, Amman, Baghdad, and Erbil until further notice, citing ongoing regional developments and a commitment to passenger safety. The airline urges affected travellers to review their bookings by contacting EgyptAir's customer service via 1717 (from any mobile phone in Egypt), landline at 090070000, or internationally at +97142306666 and +966122297777. Passengers can also visit or the nearest EgyptAir office or travel agent for assistance.
The National
12 hours ago
- Business
- The National
EgyptAir cancels flights to key Middle East cities amid Israel-Iran conflict
Egyptair has announced the cancellation of flights to Beirut, Amman, Baghdad, and Erbil until further notice, citing safety concerns amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. The airline said in a statement that the decision was made to prioritise the safety of passengers and crew as tensions in the region continue to rise. "In light of the current events in the region and in the interest of the safety of our customers, Egyptair announces the cancellation of flights to the airports of Beirut, Amman, Baghdad, and Erbil until stability is restored. We urge affected passengers to review their bookings by contacting EgyptAir's customer service centre," the statement read. Israeli authorities said on Sunday that the country's airspace remained closed for a third consecutive day following retaliatory missile strikes from Iran. This comes after Israel launched a large-scale military campaign on Friday targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and military leadership, an operation that has triggered deadly escalations across the Middle East. Iran responded to Israel's strikes by firing hundreds of ballistic missiles into Israeli cities, destroying residential buildings and hitting near key infrastructure sites in Tel Aviv. Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv remains closed, with authorities stating that reopening will require at least six hours' advance notice once it is deemed safe to resume operations. However, Israel's land borders with Jordan and Egypt 's Sinai Peninsula remain open. Israel's national carrier, El Al Airlines, on Sunday cancelled flights to and from several destinations, including Tokyo and Moscow, until June 23 due to the continuing conflict. Other global airlines, including Lufthansa, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Air India, have also suspended flights to the region or rerouted them over Saudi Arabia, Egypt, or Turkey to avoid the volatile airspace. The closures have disrupted global travel for thousands of passengers and increased operating costs for airlines due to longer flight routes and higher fuel consumption. Several Israeli airlines moved their fleets to airports in Greece and Cyprus. Israeli airlines El Al, Israir, and Arkia began relocating their planes out of the country on Friday, hours after Iran's retaliation. The planes were flown without passengers, according to a spokesperson for Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport.
Roya News
14 hours ago
- Roya News
EgyptAir suspends flights to Beirut, Amman, Baghdad, Erbil
EgyptAir has announced the immediate suspension of all flights to and from Beirut, Amman, Baghdad, and Erbil, citing escalating security concerns in the region. The decision, effective as of Sunday, will remain in place until further notice. In an official statement, the airline said the move was made "in light of ongoing regional developments and out of concern for the safety of passengers and flight crews." The suspension affects travelers across several key Middle Eastern destinations. EgyptAir has called on passengers with affected bookings to review their travel plans and contact the airline's customer service center to update their travel details or make necessary adjustments. To assist affected travelers, EgyptAir provided several contact options: The airline emphasized that it is closely monitoring the evolving situation and will resume flights once it is deemed safe. EgyptAir expressed appreciation for passengers' understanding and cooperation during this period of heightened alert.
Egypt Today
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Egypt Today
EgyptAir cancels flights to Beirut, Amman, Baghdad, Erbil until further notice due to ongoing Iranian-Israeli conflict
FILE – EgyptAir plane CAIRO – 15 June 2025: EgyptAir announced on Sunday the suspension of its flights to Beirut, Amman, Baghdad, and Erbil until further notice. The decision comes in response to ongoing developments in the region and is part of the airline's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of its passengers. EgyptAir stated that operations will resume once the situation stabilizes. The company called upon the passengers of flights heading to these destinations to review their booking status on the hotline 1717 or call: 090070000, 97142306666, 966122297777. Travelers can also e-mail the company on or go to the nearest travel agency. For the third day in a raw, Iran and Israel have exchanged the launch of missiles and drones, killing dozens and injuring hundreds in both countries, besides bombing vital nuclear and scientific facilities. Iran said that most of the killed people are women and children, in addition toseveral nuclear scientists and military leaders. The conflict started when Israel launched airstrikes in the early hours of June 13, 2025, targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, military institutions, and oil refineries. In retaliation, Iran has launched a devastating missile attack on Israel causing massive destruction in vital facilities and oil refinery in Haifa. Today, the Israeli military warned the Iranians to stay away from all nuclear facilities and weapons manufacturing factories, amid the non-stop Israeli strikes on Iran. Likewise, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards sent warnings to Israeli residents of the occupied territories to leave areas near nuclear and oil facilities. Meanwhile, the Iranian Army said that it destroyed and shot down 44 Israeli drones along border areas in two days.
Egypt Independent
3 days ago
- Egypt Independent
Egyptian airspace safe and operating normally: Civil Aviation Ministry
Egypt's Ministry of Civil Aviation has confirmed that Egyptian airspace remains safe and fully operational, with air traffic flowing normally according to the highest international safety standards. The Ministry is continuously monitoring developments from its main operations center at Cairo International Airport, coordinating closely with civil aviation authorities in neighboring countries. This comes after some regional states announced temporary airspace closures due to the current situation. In a statement released on Friday, the Ministry announced that Cairo International Airport and all other Egyptian airports are on maximum alert. This readiness is in anticipation of potentially receiving rerouted aircraft that might need to change their flight paths and make emergency landings due to regional developments. The Ministry emphasized its full preparedness to provide necessary technical and logistical support to any affected flights. Cairo International Airport recently accommodated nine foreign airline aircraft that landed for refueling after altering their routes due to neighboring airspace closures. All planes departed swiftly after receiving the necessary technical and logistical support to continue their journeys safely. In light of these developments, EgyptAir announced the cancellation of three flights bound for Baghdad, Amman, and Beirut until the respective airspaces in those countries reopen. Sameh El-Hefny, the Minister of Civil Aviation, immediately visited the operations center at Cairo International Airport and EgyptAir's Integrated Operations Control Center (IOCC). He also inspected the Air Traffic Control Tower to closely monitor the situation and ensure the smooth flow of operations.
