The wholly-owned subsidiary will launch services with the arrival of the first Embraer ERJ-170 in April. The aircraft will be deployed on domestic services which in 2005 accounted for 21% of the airline’s total traffic as well as selected Mediterranean Basin routes including Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Greece and Cyprus. EgyptAir Express Chairman, Mohamed Hassan, states domestic air fares will go down by 25% with the launch of EgyptAir Holding’s 9th sister company.
Though ERJ-170 flights have yet to be loaded into the schedules, the Operations Manager of Marsa Alam Airport (RMF) informed me that EgyptAir have expressed their intention to serve the airport with ‘regional jets’ from April 2007. In fact they’ve started preliminary preparations by introducing a line maintenance facility at the airport, and selling the service to other carriers who do not have this facility. At the moment FastLink Egypt operate a twice weekly Saab 340 CAI-RMF-CAI service.
Eng Atef stated this month ‘As for the Embraer aircraft, which will be used for the EgyptAir Express fleet, the first six aircraft are scheduled to be delivered between April and June 2007, then we will move forward with our options for six more aircraft’. However ACAS shows the following delivery schedule for the 6 firm ERJ-170s:
April07 (1)
August07 (1)
January08 (1)
May08 (1)
October08 (1)
November08 (1)
EgyptAir Cargo
With a fleet of 4 A300Fs and a growing list of dedicated cargo destinations, EgyptAir Cargo, continue to expand in the market. The most recent news was a new cooperation agreement between EgyptAir Cargo and Royal Logistics Services (RLS) who are a part of the Egypt-based Amiral Group. The memorandum of understanding signed entailed RLS overseeing the management and running of a logistics centre to gather and re-distribute goods between Sokhna Port and Cairo Airport. This project is seen as the first step in building ‘Cargo City’ at CAI which is supported by both the Minister of Civil Aviation and Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company.
EgyptAir Privatisation
Plans to part-privatise the carrier by setting up an IPO for 20% of the company in early 2007 have been put on hold and not likely to be made soon as confirmed by Minister of Civil Aviation, Ahmed Shafiq. He explained to the Shura Council's Industry and Energy Committee that despite operating profitably for 3 years, the airline was yet to achieve a growth rate strong enough to generate interest in its stock. "Just because we use the term 'national airline’ does not mean the government is against the company's privatization," Shafiq said. "I am personally convinced of the importance of offering a portion of the company for private sector partnership." He added that he would support offering ‘as much as 50%’ if such a move was studied properly.
EgyptAir Financial Results
According to EgyptAir CEO, Atef Abel Hamid, 2005/2006 results, yet to be published, will be even better with profits coming from all divisions. In 2003/2004 EgyptAir recorded £EGP303 million profit and in 2004/2005 it rose to £EGP443 million. Note: EgyptAir’s financial year runs from July 1st to June 30th.
In addition, "Indications show that Egypt Air has made s surplus in its 2006 budget," said Eng. Atef. The net surplus (profit) increased by 10 percent, said Atef, pointing out that such an increase reflected the continued progress in the company's performance year in and year out.
In addition the shareholders’ rights have increased by more than 60% since the establishment of the holding company (2004) and investments have reached £EGP8 billion.
EgyptAir Future Plans
As to the future Eng Atef states “EgyptAir will focus on the development of its network, building Cairo into a major crossroads linking Africa with Europe and the Middle and Far East, and expanding the fleet.”
Expansion of the network in Africa is still mired in the inactivity of many of the countries that signed up to the Yamoussoukro Decision. “It is a real problem, and I think that a region by region approach has more chance of succeeding, it is for this reason that we have come up with a new idea. On our initiative, the African Airlines Association is proposing to establish a Club of the Ready and Willing, interested airlines which are capable of convincing their governments and civil aviation authorities to open the sky to free movement of people and good. I believe it will motivate those lagging behind.” Currently the airline has services to 14 African destinations (excluding Egyptian domestic).
EgyptAir Hajj 06/07 Programme
To complete the programme successfully and to minimise the impact to the normal schedule the airline wet leased 2 additional aircraft:
Monarch Airlines A300-600R G-MAJS
The aircraft operated with EgyptAir between 16/12/06 and 14/01/07. Monarch crew involved in the lease agreement included pilots and 3 senior cabin crew (EgyptAir cabin crew covered the rest). Both airlines were happy with the arrangement (2nd year in a row).
The aircraft did not actually fly Hajj services but instead operated on EgyptAir's normal scheduled services. Here is a snapshot of where EC-JOZ was operated:
CAI-IST-CAI (MS737/738) on 02/01/07
CAI-TIP-CAI (MS831/832) on 02/01/07
CAI-AMM-CAI (MS719/720) on 03/01/07
CAI-DAM-CAI (MS721/722) on 03/01/07
CAI-IST-CAI (MS737/738) on 04/01/07
CAI-DAM-CAI (MS721/722) on 04/01/07
CAI-BCN-CAI (MS767/768) on 05/01/07 (see photo below)
The 2006/2007 Hajj flight programme ended on 18/01/07 with the following flights (all ex-JED):
MS664 arrived into CAI at 03:50 (B777)
MS674 arrived into CAI at 05:50 (A342)
MS666 arrived into CAI at 07:15 (A332)
MS646 arrived into CAI at 09:15 (A342)
MS662 arrived into CAI at 12:40 (A332)
MS676 arrived into CAI at 15:25 (B777)
MS672 arrived into CAI at 19:40 (B777)
MS7207 arrived into LXR at 23:05 (A332)
EgyptAir and CAI
As for the development of Cairo International Airport as a regional hub, the carrier is working with the airport to activate this strategy, and Eng Atef has been appointed by the Ministry of Transport as chairman of a committee, together with the chairman of the airport holding company, to move this project forward.
In order for the airline to achieve a successful operation, the airline would have to develop their hub base and join a global alliance. The former has been addressed with the upgrade of work of Terminal 1 and 2 at CAI and the opening of brand new Terminal 3 in 2008 which will more than double the airport’s capacity.
EgyptAir and Star Alliance
On alliances Eng Atef said, “We have approached the Star Alliance and have had a positive response,” says Eng. Atef. “I believe we will succeed in this endeavour.” EgyptAir is working closely with Lufthansa to join the alliance and recently signed an agreement with Lufthansa Systems to implement the Sirax revenue accounting system at EgyptAir over the next seven months
EgyptAir and e-ticketing
EgyptAir now issue e-tickets on all domestic routes (first route was CAI-LXR-CAI and was issued on 05/12/2006) and to some international destinations as well. During its first week of operation 2,000 e-tickets were issued. Remaining international routes should be e-ticket enabled by the end of March. Interline capabilities should be in place by the end of this month.
EgyptAir officials say the new system will save $1 million annually, which was the cost of issuing ordinary tickets.
EgyptAir Website
Last, but not least, the issue of upgrading the airline’s website. Here is what Eng Atef said last week; ‘The newly designed EgyptAir website will soon be launched, and will be equipped to handle online reservations for all our services and credit card payments.’
EgyptAir Preliminary Summer 2007 Changes
A comprehensive list of Summer 2007 changes is available in the next post (Reply 1).
Other Egyptian Airlines
AMC Airlines
Fleet: 2x B738s, 1x B732, 2x MD-88
Orders: at least 2 more B738s to be leased from GECAS
Air Cairo (60% owned by EgyptAir and the remainder held by National Bank of Egypt and Banque de Cairo)
Fleet: 3x A320s
Orders: 2x A320s (deliveries JUL07 and NOV07)
Air Sinai (wholly owned subsidiary of EgyptAir)
Fleet: 1x B735
Lotus Air
Fleet: 4x A320s
PAS
Fleet: 5x Dash-7s, 5x Dash-8s, large helicopter fleet
Orders: Options on 2x Dash-8s
Luxor Air
Fleet: 1x MD-83
Air Memphis
Fleet: 1x leased MD-83, 1x DC-9
They returned their 2 A320s (SU-PBD c/n:26 and SU-PBE c/n:24) to the lessor recently.
SunAir
Fleet: 1x ATR72
EuroMediterranean Airlines
A subsidiary of 'Air Italy'. Began operations in January07 with a B757 based in Sharm El Sheikh (SSH). Here is a photo: http://www.flugzeugbilder.de/show.php?id=576334
Koral Blue
Planned launch in March 2007 with 2 A320s
Safety
In a move to ensure the utmost safety all carriers registered in Egypt had to incorporate the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) into their safety oversight programmes by the end of 2006. All new applicants for an Air Operating Certificate (AOC) in Egypt must successfully complete an IOSA Registration prior to commencing operation. Existing airlines on the Egyptian registry will also be required to undergo an IOSA re-audit every two years.
Airports
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
In 2006 CAI handled a record 10,778,097 passengers (up 5.5% from 2005’s 10,218,369). 8,849,027 (82.1%) were international and 1,929,070 (17.9%) were domestic passengers. In total the airport handled 106,000 civilian flights (6.9% higher than 2005’s 99,204). A very good year considering the problems in neighbouring countries.
The opening of Cairo International Airport’s new Terminal 3 has been delayed again till February 2008. Cairo Airport Company has requested TAV (the contractor) to build a new prier with the capabilities to handle 2 A380 aircraft. In addition 27 airlines are expected to share the terminal with EgyptAir.
Terminal 3:
In 2006 Malaysian Airlines (2x weekly B772) and Air Malta (2x weekly A319) terminated their CAI flights but the airport gained Aeagan Airlines (daily B733) and Afriqiyah Airways (3x weekly A320)
Changes to international airline services to CAI:
(usual summer increases not included)
KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines:
Currently a daily AMS-CAI service (5x weekly B777 + 2x weekly MD-11), but increases to 10x weekly (7x weekly B777 + 3x weekly B744M) this summer. This has yet to be loaded into the schedules but is confirmed. I’d like to thank HB- IWC for this information.
Air France:
S07 sees the upgrade of 4 of their 10x weekly CDG-CAI-CDG A332/A343 services to the B772ER, offering First Class in the Egyptian market again
Malev Hungarian Airlines:
Increases BUD-CAI services from 3 to 4x weekly
Swiss:
ZRH-CAI is currently 5x A343 + 2x weekly A32X, but becomes daily A343 from 09JUL07
Aerosvit Airlines:
Increases from 1x weekly KBP-CAI B735 flight to 2x weekly B734 flights
Czech Airlines:
Upgrade of the 3x weekly PRG-CAI flights from B734 to A320
Korean Air:
Upgrade of the 3x weekly ICN-DXB-CAI service from a 2-class to a 3-class A333 on 22FEB07. Then from 02JUL07 the A333 is replaced with a 3-class B772
EL AL
LY's decision to suspend CAI services (as announced in Nov06) was reversed in late December and the airline continues to operate their twice weekly TLV-CAI B73G/B738 services
Air Sinai
On 25/12/06 4D increased CAI-TLV flights from 2 to 3x weekly with a new Monday service. From 25/03/07 the service increases to 4x weekly B735 flights. In 2006 4D had an average loadfactor of 77.04% on the route. I should add that as soon as LY announced the ‘termination’ of their service 4D’s flights were made available on the Amadeus GDS (previously the flights could only booked directly with EgyptAir)
Alexandria- Borg Al Arab (HBE)
4 consortiums have been short-listed by the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation for the construction of Alexandria’s Borg Al Arab Airport new terminal. The companies are:
Local Arabco with Japan’s Kajima
Japan’s Taisei with Turkey’s TAV
Athens-based Consolidated Contractors Intenrational Company with the US’s Morganti Group.
Bexis with local Orascom Construction Industries.
The project will cost $75 million and entails the construction of a new terminal with a capacity to handle 1 million passengers and 4,000 tonnes of cargo a year. The contracted should be awarded by April 2007 and work to be completed by late 2008.
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
Sharm El Sheikh’s new terminal opened for ‘experimental operations’ in January 2007 (nearly 7 months behind schedule-missing two agreed deadlines) however it will officially open in March.
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
Construction on a new $75 million terminal should begin later this year to increase airport capacity from 4.5 to 8 million passengers per year.
Miscellaneous Airport News
Minister of Civil Aviation, Ahmed Shafik, asserted that the privatisation of Egyptian airports was ‘beyond doubt’ but with the criteria and regulations that would maintain national security. However, some airports will not be subject to privatisation, primarily Cairo International Airport. Shafiq added that the state was to hold 51% of the airports to be privatised, while selling 49% to investors.
On January 1st 2007 the authorities raised airport taxes at all Egyptian airports. Passengers on domestic flights now pay $3 in airport tax per ticket (up from $1), while passengers on international flights will pay $15 per ticket (up from $3). The increased revenues will go to improvements in airport services, Ibrahim Mannaa, Chairman of Egypt's Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation said.
Head of the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s planning department, Mohamed Tabal, revealed plans to allocate £EGP50 million to improve security at all Egyptian airports in line with the most advanced technologies. Another project will finish covering all of Egypt’s airspace with navigational radar; some parts of south-western Egypt currently lack coverage.
Horus From Egypt, joined Feb 2004, 5230 posts, RR: 69 Reply 1, posted (5 years 1 week 6 days 13 hours ago) and read 26175 times:
EgyptAir Preliminary Summer 2007 Changes
Egypt-Domestic:
Mersa Metruh: Re-launch of the summer service to the North Mediterranean city
CAI MUH MS117 ---45-7 09:00/10:20 1hr20min 0 B735
MUC CAI MS118 ---45-7 10:55/12:00 1hr05min 0 B735
Europe:
Munich: CAI-MUC-CAI flights increase from 4x weekly to daily. Quite an increase on Summer06 when MS only had a 1x weekly service to MUC
CAI MUC MS787 1234567 11:45/14:55 4hr10min 0 A320
MUC CAI MS788 1234567 15:55/21:00 4hr05min 0 A320
Budapest: increases from 2 to 3x weekly services
CAI BUD MS739 -2--5-7 13:10/16:00 3hr50min 0 B735
BUD CAI MS740 -2--5-7 17:00/21:30 3hr30min 0 B735
Geneva: increases from 3 to 4x weekly CAI-GVA-CAI flights. The 1x weekly HRG-GVA-HRG A320 flight (MS773/774) remains unchanged.
CAI GVA MS771 -2—567 10:45/13:55 4hr10min 0 A320
GVA CAI MS772 -2—567 14:55/19:55 4hr00min 0 A320
Rome: CAI-FCO-CAI increases from 6x weekly to daily. The 1x weekly CAI-FCO-LXR-CAI A321 flight (MS793/794) and 1x weekly A320 flight SSH-FCO-SSH (MS717/718) remain unchanged. Total: 9x weekly
CAI FCO MS791 1234567 11:00/13:25 3hr25min 0 A320
FCO CAI MS792 1234567 14:25/18:35 3hr10min 0 A320
Milan: CAI-MXP-CAI increases from 3 to 5x weekly. The 1x weekly CAI-MXP-LXR-CAI A321 flight (MS705/706) and 1x weekly SSH-FCO-SSH A320 flight (MS707/708) remain unchanged.
Total: 7x weekly
CAI MXP MS703 -23-567 12:10/15:00 3hr50min 0 A321
MXP CAI MS704 -23-567 16:20/21:00 3hr40min 0 A321
Madrid: the 5th weekly CAI-MAD-CAI flight added this winter will remain for the summer. All flights with the A320.
Amsterdam: the 3rd weekly CAI-AMS-CAI flight added this winter will remain for the summer. All flights with the A321.
Moscow: the 3rd weekly CAI-DME-CAI flight added this winter will remain for the summer. All flights with the A32X.
London: LHR service changes from 5x B777 + 2x A332 + 1x A320 to 7x A332 + 1x A320.
Africa:
Tripoli: service upgraded from daily A320 to 9x weekly (7x A330 and 2xB735)
CAI TIP MS829 ---4-6- 11:00/13:05 3hr05min 0 B735
TIP CAI MS830 ---4-6- 14:00/17:50 2hr50min 0 B735
CAI TIP MS831 1234567 20:00/22:00 3hr05min 0 A330
TIP CAI MS832 1234567 23:00/02:35 2hr35min 0 A330
Benghazi: increases from 3 to 4x weekly services
CAI BEN MS835 --34-67 10:00/11:10 2hr10min 0 B735
BEN CAI MS836 --34-67 12:10/15:05 1hr55min 0 B735
Khartoum: increases from daily to 9x weekly services
CAI KRT MS853 1234567 02:30/05:00 2hr30min 0 A330
KRT CAI MS854 1234567 06:00/08:40 2hr40min 0 A330
CAI KRT MS855 -2-4--- 12:30/15:00 2hr30min 0 B735
KRT CAI MS856 -2-4--- 16:00/18:40 2hr40min 0 B735
Algiers: increases from 2 to 4x weekly services
CAI ALG MS845 12-4--7 09:30/11:30 4hr00min 0 A32X
ALG CAI MS846 12-4--7 12:30/18:15 3hr45min 0 A32X
Casablanca: increases from 3 to 4x weekly services
CAI CMN MS847 12-4--7 20:15/22:45 5hr30min 0 A320
CMN CAI MS848 12-4--7 23:45/07:45 5hr00min 0 A320
Johannesburg: increases from 4 to 5x weekly services
CAI JNB MS839 -2-4567 02:25/09:30 8hr05min 0 A330
JNB CAI MS840 -2-4567 21:30/06:25 7hr55min 0 A330
Nairobi: increases from 4 to 5x weekly services
CAI NBO MS849 12-4-67 23:20/04:15 4hr55min 0 A320
NBO CAI MS850 12-4-67 05:15/10:00 4hr45min 0 A320
West African flights get a major reshuffle. Currently 4x weekly A330 flights link CAI to Lagos, Accra and Kano in triangle services. This summer all destinations become non-stop with B738s. The changes will result in a 35% increase in seating capacity, a 125% increase in frequencies (4 to 9 flights) and the convenience of non-stop services.
Lagos:
CAI LOS MS875 -2-45-7 03:30/07:00 5hr30min 0 B738
LOS CAI MS876 -2-45-7 09:30/16:45 5hr15min 0 B738 - The Tuesday service starts on 05JUN07
Accra:
CAI ACC MS881 -2-4-6- 19:30/22:30 6hr00min 0 B738
ACC CAI MS882 -2-4-6- 23:30/08:20 5hr50min 0 B738 - The Thursday service starts on 07JUN07
Kano:
CAI KAN MS879 1-3---- 19:30/22:05 4hr35min 0 B738
KAN CAI MS880 1-3---- 23:40/06:00 4hr20min 0 B738
Middle East:
Riyadh: increases from 10x weekly to 2x daily service
CAI RUH MS651 1234567 10:30/13:00 2hr30min 0 A330
RUH CAI MS652 1234567 14:00/16:40 2hr40min 0 A330
CAI RUH MS649 1234567 19:30/22:00 2hr30min 0 A320
RUH CAI MS650 1234567 23:00/01:40+1 2hr40min 0 A320
Medinah: increases from 2 to 6x weekly services
CAI MED MS677 1234--- 15:30/17:20 1hr50min 0 A320
MED CAI MS678 1234--- 18:20/20:10 1hr50min 0 A320
CAI MED MS679 --34--- 20:00/21:50 1hr50min 0 A320
MED CAI MS680 --34--- 22:50/00:40+1 1hr50min 0 A320
Kuwait: increases from 9x weekly to 2x daily service
CAI KWI MS610 1234657 09:45/12:20 2hr35min 0 B777
KWI CAI MS611 1234567 13:20/16:05 2hr45min 0 B777
The service will compete against Air Arabia’s 2x weekly A320 service (G9611/612)
Amman: increases from 9 to 12x weekly services
CAI AMM MS719 1-3-567 08:00/09:25 1hr25min 0 A320
AMM CAI MS720 1-3-567 10:25/11:45 1hr25min 0 A320
CAI AMM MS701 1234567 18:00/19:25 1hr20min 0 A320
AMM CAI MS702 1234567 20:25/21:45 1hr20min 0 A320
Aleppo: increases from 2 to 3x weekly services
CAI ALP MS723 -2-4--7 16:45/18:25 1hr40min 0 B735
ALP CAI MS724 -2-4--7 19:25/21:10 1hr45min 0 B735
Damascus: daily B735/A320 flight upgraded to 4x A330 and 3x B738
+usual summer increases
BEY: up from 9 to 11x weekly (becoming a weak performing route in the past few years and surprisingly the least profitable route in Middle East network)
DMM: up from daily to 9x weekly (7x A340 + 2 A320)
AAN: up from 1 to 2x weekly A320/B738
MCT: up from 2 to 3x weekly A320
BAH: up from 2 to 3x weekly A320
North America:
Montreal: downgraded from the B777 to the A342. Remains 2x weekly
Asia
India: Foreign Ministers of Egypt and India are working on amending the current bilateral air service agreements allowing EgyptAir to increase their flights to India from 2 to 7x weekly services. The Ambassador of Egypt in India, Mohammed Higazy, stated EgyptAir was looking at adding flights to ‘Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bangalore’
EgyptAir also increase services out of Alexandria (ALY):
JED: 3 to 5x weekly A320 services
RUH: 1 to 2x weekly A320 services
DMM: 1 to 2x weekly A320 services
KWI: 2 to 3x weekly A320 services (LXR-KWI also increases from 2 to 3x weekly and ATZ-KWI also increases from 2 to 3x weekly)
DXB: 2 to 3x weekly A320 services
The schedule has yet to be finalised so expect some more changes. The most significant change to be announced will be the announcement of EgyptAir Express’s timetable.
AF022 From France, joined Dec 2003, 2008 posts, RR: 2 Reply 2, posted (5 years 1 week 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 26116 times:
Wow! Detailed!
Quoting Horus (Reply 1): Nairobi: increases from 4 to 5x weekly services
CAI NBO MS849 12-4-67 23:20/04:15 4hr55min 0 A320
NBO CAI MS850 12-4-67 05:15/10:00 4hr45min 0 A320
I have a question about this. I have heard NBO is pretty dangerous at night, and I don't think there are other departures at this hour. Does MS do something to alleviate safety concerns with a NBO departure at 0515, or are the security concerns overblown?
Quoting Horus (Reply 1): CAI LOS MS875 -2-45-7 03:30/07:00 5hr30min 0 B738
LOS CAI MS876 -2-45-7 09:30/16:45 5hr15min 0 B738
Much better schedule. Morning arrival is perfect for local traffic, but does MS get much connecting traffic to LOS? Are there many connecting flights for the 0330 departure?
Xkorpyoh From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 804 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (5 years 1 week 6 days 8 hours ago) and read 26084 times:
wow amazing report!
I just returned from Egypt some weeks ago and enjoyed very much flying Egypt air.
The best surprise was getting ready to board an A320 LXR-CAI but later finding out it was switched to a 777!!. we took the bus from the terminal to the plane and got excited it when i saw it. Being so close to the engine while taking the stairs to the plane was great!
So, i was also surprised to find the layout of the 777 on a 3-4-2 configuration!. I have not seen this smart layout on any other 777 or widebody. I actually like it a lot better than the 3-3-3 and also way better than the dreaded AA layout of 2-5-2. (They just need to add PTVs to the 777)
I am glad they are improving CAI airport. The domestic terminal is so small, crowded and confusing with some many flights leaving from the same gate and with little information from the airline or airport.
I am looking forward to visiting Egypt again and flying the E-jets to the places i couldnt visit.
MSYYZ From Canada, joined Oct 2005, 839 posts, RR: 12 Reply 4, posted (5 years 1 week 5 days 20 hours ago) and read 25998 times:
Ahlan wasahlan Horus , i just wanted to thank you for this looooong report , haven't had the chance to read it yet but as soon as i do i will post a reply .
9MMAR From Malaysia, joined Jul 2006, 2046 posts, RR: 23 Reply 6, posted (5 years 1 week 5 days 19 hours ago) and read 25975 times:
Impressive introduction Horus. Well done!
The aviation scene in Egypt must be an exciting one to watch with quite a number of new airport constructions. I personally love the design of the new HRG airport.
Is there any plan for Egyptair to serve KUL following the withdrawal of MH from CAI on 28 October 2006?
As for the reinstatement of CAI in MH's network, I don't think it can be materialised in the nearest future considering MH's present state. I would say, should MH's Business Turnaround Plan goes as planned, we can hope for CAI to be reinstated back in MH's network in 2-3 years time.
Aleksandar From Serbia, joined Jul 2000, 3158 posts, RR: 39 Reply 7, posted (5 years 1 week 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 25933 times:
Woow what a detailed report. Is there anything left to ask about? Well, let's see
Quoting Horus (Thread starter): KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines:
Currently a daily AMS-CAI service (5x weekly B777 + 2x weekly MD-11), but increases to 10x weekly (7x weekly B777 + 3x weekly B744M) this summer. This has yet to be loaded into the schedules but is confirmed. I’d like to thank HB- IWC for this information.
That is a good news!
Quoting Horus (Thread starter): Malev Hungarian Airlines:
Increases BUD-CAI services from 3 to 4x weekly
Quoting Horus (Reply 1): Budapest: increases from 2 to 3x weekly services
CAI BUD MS739 -2--5-7 13:10/16:00 3hr50min 0 B735
BUD CAI MS740 -2--5-7 17:00/21:30 3hr30min 0 B735
It's nice to see that both MA and MS are increasing their frequencies on the route, but I still wonder why MS has one flight per week less? Is MA doing better on that route? Are their load factors better?
Also, do you have any information about my area and flights from Egypt? I'm sure that JAT would return this summer, but are any of the Egyptian carriers interested in flying here? Charters to HRG and SSH and doing well and I can't believe Egyptians don't want a slice of that cake.
MSYYZ From Canada, joined Oct 2005, 839 posts, RR: 12 Reply 8, posted (5 years 1 week 5 days 16 hours ago) and read 25910 times:
Well , first of all , thanks a lot for this very detailed report and welcome back to A.Net . I can only imagine how much time did it take you to compile all these info into this much appreciated report , good job
Quoting Horus (Thread starter): Cairo Airport Company has requested TAV (the contractor) to build a new prier with the capabilities to handle 2 A380 aircraft. In addition 27 airlines are expected to share the terminal with EgyptAir
I am surprised as i am not aware of any plans of any Airline to deploy the A380 to CAI .
And regarding the 27 Airlines that will share MS in using T3 , are these the airlines that used to use T2 ? Will T2 be demolished ?
It is nice to see MS expanding in East,South and West Africa .
Quoting Aleksandar (Reply 7): It's nice to see that both MA and MS are increasing their frequencies on the route, but I still wonder why MS has one flight per week less? Is MA doing better on that route? Are their load factors better
I believe it has to do with Connecting pax from CAI to the rest of Europe through Budapest . Malev offers very competitive prices to Europe out of Cairo .
Pzurita1 From Greenland, joined Sep 2002, 1377 posts, RR: 19 Reply 10, posted (5 years 1 week 5 days 6 hours ago) and read 25815 times:
Ahlan wa sahlan Horus.
Thank you very much for this report. In 5 minutes I had a very well idea about Egyptian aviation.
I am impressed about new airports in HRG and SSH. Do you know how many pax actually use current facilities?
WesternA318 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 5191 posts, RR: 29 Reply 12, posted (5 years 1 week 5 days 5 hours ago) and read 25797 times:
Quoting Horus (Reply 1): London: LHR service changes from 5x B777 + 2x A332 + 1x A320 to 7x A332 + 1x A320.
Welcome back my friend Horus, justa quick question though, what is the timetable for the A332 flights on LHR-CAI?
Anax From Greece, joined Sep 2006, 105 posts, RR: 1 Reply 14, posted (5 years 1 week 4 days 22 hours ago) and read 25751 times:
Is it true that MS and OA are looking to expand their cooperation besides the ALY route on the ATH-CAI-ATH route as well? They already codeshare on the ALY route.
PanAmOldDC8 From Barbados, joined Dec 2006, 960 posts, RR: 1 Reply 15, posted (5 years 1 week 4 days 22 hours ago) and read 25735 times:
Quoting Horus (Thread starter): EgyptAir celebrates its 75th Anniversary this year. The airline was established on the 7th May 1932 and became the 7th carrier in the world.
Congrats and I hope they will have a good and longer life. Thanks for the post, did not know they had been around as long as that. Maybe they should put some gold paint somewhere on the aircraft to celebrate their Golden Anniversary. Keep on flying
Thanks. After a 5 month break from the forum there was a fair bit to catch up on!
Quoting AF022 (Reply 2): I have a question about this. I have heard NBO is pretty dangerous at night, and I don't think there are other departures at this hour. Does MS do something to alleviate safety concerns with a NBO departure at 0515, or are the security concerns overblown?
I don't think the Kenyan capital is anymore dangerous than most cities, and EgyptAir's flights allow for convenient connection times for European and Middle Eastern services from CAI.
There are other aircraft movements at NBO between 03:00-06:00. Here are the arrivals into the airport on 30/01, 31/01 and 01/02:
Arrivals on 30/01
- AEY528 from MXP at 03:10
- KQ231 from BKK at 04:20
- KQ325 from IST (via CAI) at 04:45
- I9528 from FCO at 05:00
- KQ463 from JNB at 05:50
Arrivals on 31/01
- HR524 from MXP at 03:05
- MS849 from CAI at 04:00
- SS886 from ORY at 04:50
- QR534 from DOH at 05:50
- KQ463 from JNB at 05:50
Arrivals on 01/02
- QR534 from DOH at 05:40
- KQ463 from JNB at 05:50
Quoting AF022 (Reply 2):
Much better schedule. Morning arrival is perfect for local traffic, but does MS get much connecting traffic to LOS? Are there many connecting flights for the 0330 departure?
A significant proportion of passengers on the carrier's West African service are connecting onto Middle Eastern services. As for the 03:30 departure, though it may not be ideal, it is after the final wave of EgyptAir flights arrive into CAI.
I just returned from Egypt some weeks ago and enjoyed very much flying Egypt air.
Glad you enjoyed your EgyptAir flight. A last minute switch from an A320 to a B777 is always a nice surprise. Regarding the 3-4-2 layout onboard, it does seem to suit the needs of different travelling groups which is always a plus. As for Terminal 1 - Hall 2 (which caters for domestic operations) it's certainly on the small side but a vast improvement on the what it was in 2003. In 2008 the airline will move all its operations to the new Terminal 3.
Quoting RJ_Delta (Reply 5): An excelent and complete report of the current Egyptian aviation. What is the reason of this new delay for Cairo Intl. Terminal 3?
Neither CAC (Cairo Airport Company), Fraport or TAV have officially revealed the reason for the delay but 'lack of time management and planning' by the contractor (TAV) is widely believed to be the reason.
Quoting 9MMAR (Reply 6): Impressive introduction Horus. Well done!
The aviation scene in Egypt must be an exciting one to watch with quite a number of new airport constructions. I personally love the design of the new HRG airport.
Is there any plan for Egyptair to serve KUL following the withdrawal of MH from CAI on 28 October 2006
Terima kasih 9MMAR. The development of Egyptian airports is certainly in full swing at the moment (since 2003). Focus is now on deregulation - albeit at a slow pace. Implementing open skies is planned for 2008 which should finally create a free market.
Quoting 9MMAR (Reply 6): As for the reinstatement of CAI in MH's network, I don't think it can be materialised in the nearest future considering MH's present state. I would say, should MH's Business Turnaround Plan goes as planned, we can hope for CAI to be reinstated back in MH's network in 2-3 years time.
It was certainly disappointing to see MH cancel CAI, but there was little point keeping the route if it was loosing money. I think it's unlikely MH will return in the foreseeable future, considering MS's plans to enter Star Alliance and the new SQ schedule to Cairo (see below).
Quoting Aleksandar (Reply 7): Woow what a detailed report. Wow! Is there anything left to ask about? scratchchin Well, let's see Wink Big grin
Glad you enjoyed it!
Quoting Aleksandar (Reply 7): It's nice to see that both MA and MS are increasing their frequencies on the route, but I still wonder why MS has one flight per week less? Is MA doing better on that route? Are their load factors better?
The CAI-BUD market is small but expanding. In 2005, MA carried 13,526 passengers on 158 flights and MS carried 9,654 passengers on 103 flights. EgyptAir command 41.6% of the market and experience higher load factors (than MA) on the route. MA's service is timed to depart and arrive BUD to allow for easy onward connections on almost all their European services which they have capitalised on.
Quoting Aleksandar (Reply 7): Also, do you have any information about my area and flights from Egypt? I'm sure that JAT would return this summer, but are any of the Egyptian carriers interested in flying here? Charters to HRG and SSH and doing well and I can't believe Egyptians don't want a slice of that cake.
Funny you should mention that. Up until last Wednesday Amadeus showed JU were reinstating a weekly BEG-CAI service from 25/03/07, increasing to 2x weekly on 16/06/07. Both flights are not there any more.
As for charters, the likes of AMC Airlines and Lotus Air, continue to operate significant charter programmes ex-Egypt to East Europe, Italy, Spain and Germany. I can only assume Serbian travel agents have an agreement with JAT to transport tourists to and from the Red Sea.
Quoting MSYYZ (Reply 8): Well , first of all , thanks a lot for this very detailed report and welcome back to A.Net . I can only imagine how much time did it take you to compile all these info into this much appreciated report , good job Smile
Izzayak habibi? Wa7ishnee
Quoting MSYYZ (Reply 8): I am surprised as i am not aware of any plans of any Airline to deploy the A380 to CAI .
And regarding the 27 Airlines that will share MS in using T3 , are these the airlines that used to use T2 ? Will T2 be demolished ?
No, no carrier has revealed plans to serve CAI with the A380 however its vital to have the necessarily infrastructure available particularly in a new terminal. As for the 27 airlines, these will include all Star Alliance members and most European and Middle Eastern carriers. Terminal 2 will be renovated and a bridge constructed to connect it to Terminal 3.
Quoting MSYYZ (Reply 8): It is nice to see MS expanding in East,South and West Africa
Though the Yamoussoukro Decision has been marred in inaction, the Egyptian CAA has been able to negotiate relaxed bi-laterals with individual states. JNB should become daily by S08 and the service is code-shared with (Star Alliance member) South African Airways.
Quoting IOLAR (Reply 9): wow Horus thank you so much for that wonderful report, may i add its great to see you back here, its been far too long, and im sure most will agree!
Thank you very much for this report. In 5 minutes I had a very well idea about Egyptian aviation.
I am impressed about new airports in HRG and SSH. Do you know how many pax actually use current facilities?
Ahlan and thank you Pzurita1.
Here are the passenger figures for Egypt's largest airports in 2006:
Airport / Total Passenger Figures for 2006 / Percentage Change from 2005:
Cairo International Airport (CAI) / 10,778,097 / 5.5%
Sharm El SHeikh Airport (SSH) / 5,052,705 / 11.8%
Hurghada Airport (HRG) / 4,832,530 / 1.6%
Luxor Airport (LXR) / 2,032,790 / -9.7%
Aswan Airport (ASW) / 874,014 / -15.3%
Alexandria-Al Nozha Airport /572,817 / 16.1%
Alexandria-Borg Al Arab Airport / 230,225 / 84.6%
Assiut Airport (ATZ) / 88,691 / 25.1%
Quoting CaptinTuT (Reply 11): Ahlan Ahalan Hours ops i mean Horus, welcome back long time.
thanks for the long report that's what we needed.
again welcome back.
Izzayak Tuti
Quoting WesternA318 (Reply 12): what is the timetable for the A332 flights on LHR-CAI?
LHR CAI MS777 -234-67 10:25/13:35 5hr10min 0 A330
CAI LHR MS778 -234-67 15:00/21:50 4hr50min 0 A330
LHR CAI MS777 ----5-- 12:40/15:50 5hr10min 0 A330
CAI LHR MS778 ----5-- 17:50/00:40+1 4hr50min 0 A330
LHR CAI MS777 1------13:15/16:25 5hr10min 0 A330
CAI LHR MS778 1------ 18:00/00:50+1 4hr50min 0 A330
Quoting Anax (Reply 14): Is it true that MS and OA are looking to expand their cooperation besides the ALY route on the ATH-CAI-ATH route as well? They already codeshare on the ALY route.
At the moment MS codeshare on OA's ATH-ALY service (OA327/327 - MS9527/9528). A similar codeshare agreement on the CAI-ATH route is being explored after Aeagan Airlines launched flights on the route.
On a side note, I should add that OA currently use the B717 on 2 of their ALY services which makes Al Nozha the only Egyptian airport to get the Boeing type.
Quoting PanAmOldDC8 (Reply 15): Congrats and I hope they will have a good and longer life. Thanks for the post, did not know they had been around as long as that. Maybe they should put some gold paint somewhere on the aircraft to celebrate their Golden Anniversary. Keep on flying
With 2 new B738s arriving this year and a couple of B777s/A342s due for heavy maintenance soon, a special livery commemorating their Diamond Jubilee is a possibility.
Other news...
Jazeera Airways to launch flights to the Red Sea Resort of Sharm El Sheikh, their 4th Egyptian destination from 01FEB07
The flights will compete with KU's weekly KWI-LXR-SSH-KWI and weekly KWI-SSH-LXR-KWI A310 flights.
Singapore Airlines are finally making their CAI flights non-stop. Since its launch, CAI has been served with 3x weekly B773 flights via DXB. The new schedule comes into effect from 27MAR07:
SIN CAI SQ492 -23--6- 18:00/22:55 9hr55min 0 B772
CAI SIN SQ493 --34---7 01:00/15:15 10hr05min B772
The move is probably in response to:
MH cancelling their KUL-CAI flights
EgyptAir's plan to join Star Alliance (MS codeshares on this service).
However with this move SQ will no longer serve the lucrative DXB-CAI-DXB route (where they had 5th freedom rights). In addition the new flight times are not as convenient as the current one [SIN/(23:35)-CAI/(06:30) CAI/(13:20)-SIN/(07:15)] and entail longer transit times at SIN for journeys continuing to Australia.
The new non-stop service will be operated with B772s with a 30C/293Y configuration. Unfortunately SpaceBeds still won't be offered on the CAI route. On a side note Emirates will become the only airline to operate B773s and B773ERs to CAI.
Last week (21/01/07) EgyptAir's CAI-GVA MS771 flight had to make an emergency landing at the Swiss airport after the pilot reported a deflated nose wheel tyre. After an initial go-around, A320 SU-GBF (Sharm El Sheikh) landed safely and all passengers disembarked via steps. The airport's fire crew were at hand throughout.
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Quoting Horus (Reply 16): I can only assume Serbian travel agents have an agreement with JAT to transport tourists to and from the Red Sea.
Well, I believe those charters have something to do with agreements between two countries more than they have to do with travel agencies. I can compare Egyptian market with Tunisian. For example, both TU and JU fly to MIR during summer season and the biggest tour operators offer them both. The difference is that TU was some 20 Euros more expensive, but their schedule was far better and they flew with very little delays, while JU had problems because charters were operated very late at night and there were some big delays. With good schedule and on-time performance, Egyptian charter airlines could do well here.
Quoting Horus (Reply 16): Up until last Wednesday Amadeus showed JU were reinstating a weekly BEG-CAI service from 25/03/07, increasing to 2x weekly on 16/06/07.
It should be strange if it wasn't JAT The last I've heard was that they want to reduce number of destinations and increase frequencies. Something tells me, they will fight with everything they have to keep their monopoly on SSH and HRG charters.
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Great post, Horus !
Quoting Horus (Thread starter): as soon as LY announced the ‘termination’ of their service 4D’s flights were made available on the Amadeus GDS (previously the flights could only booked directly with EgyptAir)
As far as I know, LY decided not to cancel its route to CAI, mainly because of political reasons (the Egyptians strongly opposed the idea, since the route between TLV and CAI is part of the peace agreement signed between Israel and Egypt in 1979). However, from time to time, the usual 737-700/800 gets "downgraded" to a hired (IZ) ATR.
Quoting Horus (Thread starter): Air Sinai (wholly owned subsidiary of EgyptAir)
Fleet: 1x B735
There used to be two "unmarked" MS (Air Sinai) 735's flying the route to TLV (Kalabsha and...errmm...can't remember the second one's name). Now there's only one ? Besides, I flew a few times an also "unmarked" A321 to CAI. Does it still fly the rote to TLV ?
Horus From Egypt, joined Feb 2004, 5230 posts, RR: 69 Reply 22, posted (5 years 1 week 3 days 15 hours ago) and read 25534 times:
News....
Lufthansa: the airline will upgrade capacity on the FRA-CAI route by turning the 3x weekly FRA-CAI-SAH-CAI-FRA A333 service (LH652/653) into a terminator service (i.e. FRA-CAI-FRA) giving CAI 14x weekly dedicated LH flights. The new schedule will be:
FRA CAI LH582 1234567 08:55/13:55 4hr00min 0 ABA
CAI FRA LH583 1234567 15:30/18:50 4hr20min 0 ABA
FRA CAI LH584 1234567 14:10/19:10 4hr00min 0 A333
CAI FRA LH585 1234567 05:45/09:05 4hr20min 0 A333
SAH will be re-routed via RUH.
Quoting Aleksandar (Reply 18): With good schedule and on-time performance, Egyptian charter airlines could do well here.
Perhaps as the market develops further, but in all honesty there are two other markets Egyptian charter airlines would be targetting first; UK and Russia.
Quoting Aleksandar (Reply 18): It should be strange if it wasn't JAT Big grin The last I've heard was that they want to reduce number of destinations and increase frequencies. Something tells me, they will fight with everything they have to keep their monopoly on SSH and HRG charters.
Judging by last year, JU might re-start CAI at little notice ( JAT Relaunch Cairo...Again (by Horus May 1 2006 in Civil Aviation) )
On a side note, JU are operating a charter flight to CAI tonight (02/02) JU7174/7175.
I will let you know, but I think it's from a Ukranian operator.
Quoting Debonair (Reply 19): What is the a/c doing? some reports says stored in Stockholm, other operating for Jordan Aviation? ANY IDEA?
The aircraft is still operating ad-hoc flights for Luxor Air.
Quoting 777way (Reply 20): Have Saudia quit Sharm El Sheikh? and just to let you know China Southern still have Cairo plans maybe later this year.
SV have yet to finalise their Summer schedule. They usually operate a 2x weekly RUH-JED-SSH-JED-RUH MD-90 Summer service. EgyptAir have a weekly Summer SSH-JED-SSH flight too.
As for CZ, it was disappointing to see LOS launched before CAI however as you said a new service is likely before S08.
BA From United States of America, joined May 2000, 11094 posts, RR: 69 Reply 24, posted (5 years 1 week 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 25467 times:
Izzayak Horus!
Excellent news report! This has got to be one of the most detailed and professional ones I've ever read on here!
The Egyptian aviation scene is certainly very exciting and is getting more exciting!
About Terminal 3 at CAI, where will it be located? Have any updated renderings been released?
I'd love to see a more detailed and clear rendering of Terminal 3, much like the rendering for the new terminal at Hurghada which by the way looks stunning!
"Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need." - Khalil Gibran
25 Bennett123: Excellent post. Pity about HBE, the old terminal was much more historic. Incidentally, I was on the coast road being driven past HBE on 13/02/2006. On
26 717fan: Any chance to see Egypt Air coming back to Zurich? Thanks
27 777way: BMI will take over BMed's routes to Egypt from October, Cairo service is also planned bt them.
28 Viasa: Does Air Memphis search new planes (A320?) to replace the two A320 which are now in GYR (for scrapping). Never heard of a MD-83 for this airline (as H
29 Horus: News... Cairo Airport Terminal 4: As work continues on the new Terminal 3, the Minister of Civil Aviation has stated that plans have already began to
30 SU184: Hello Horus, Just a bit of info, SSH new terminal is not yet opened in any way, major construction work and interior fitting is still going on however
31 SOBHI51: Alf Shoukr Horus On my last trip to CAI i saw a couple 0f 743 at airport. Are they still flying ? Maa shukry
32 SU184: They stopped flying 4 years ago as their engines were in need of overhaul and it was estimated to be extremely expensive, they were withdrawn from ser
33 Horus: News... EgyptAir: the airline had its application to increase CAI-DOH services from 7 to 9x weekly flights 'indefinitely postponed' by the Qatari CAA.
34 Horus: Pending final approval, EgyptAir will announce a new destination shortly. Horus
36 MEA-707: Great post! I will be on holiday in Egypt, flying to and from Cairo, between 21 febr. and 2 march and try to pick up some interesting domestic flights
37 Debonair: something interesting for sure could be SUN AIR ATR72 http://www.sunair-eg.com/ AMC B737-200 http://www.amcairlines.net/
38 Stirling: Thank you Horus. Much appreciated. How much of the traffic is currently connecting through Cairo, as opposed to Cairo being the Origin/Destination? (O
39 9MMAR: From the recent AK's Investor Relations Day, it was announced that Cairo is one of the targeted route for AirAsia X.
40 Fly707: Wonderful topic Horus.......... Great Can you confirm the 2 MD-88 reg, I can't find any in the data base. What about Tristar Air, as I know they opera
41 Horus: News... EgyptAir Express: The 'latest' delivery forecast for the 6 ERJ-170 is: 2x May 20071x June 20071x July 20071x August 20071x September 2007 Egyp
42 Horus: News... EgyptAir Website: The new airline website http://www.egyptair.com/ was finally launched today. The website allows online bookings and easy to
43 MSYYZ: Wow , i didn't know that this route is doing that good to grant a daily T7 service . I believe it is mainly a transit market rather than O&D and i wo
44 CaptinTuT: Hey abo horus ezayak ya gamil. Yea finally, although it's still basic but it's much better than what it was, i also tried the online booking and it se
45 MSYYZ: I checked the new website out , it is an improvement compared to the old one , here is my impression : Pros : 1) You can book online ( but only if yo
46 Horus: News... Oman Air: The Omani carrier will increase their MCT-CAI service to daily this summer (usually 5x weekly in summer and 3x weekly in the winter)
47 CaptinTuT: Yup i did try it and it did work fine, i actually did try the CAI-JFK and the offer the e-ticket option to, which is a great addition, hope they will
48 CaptinTuT: News... As of Yesterday Feb 20th EgyptAir announced the increase in domestic fare up to 20%-45% for Economy, and 45%-80% for business class. Now all t
49 MSYYZ: As of Yesterday Feb 20th EgyptAir announced the increase in domestic fare up to 20%-45% for Economy, and 45%-80% for business class. Is that in antici
50 HUYfan: SV's plans for SSH is a twice weekly JED service with E70s. Regards Mike
51 Horus: News: Saudi Arabian Airline: The airline will launch new flights between Jeddah and Riyadh to the Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh with Embraers. The
52 CaptinTuT: Yes that sounds wired to me, but there is one thing I learned about EgyptAir never expect there move.
53 MEA-707: Yes. Just arrived this afternoon (by Swiss). Like it so far. Saw the two 747-300s which were discussed above, stored at the airport in basic Egyptair
54 Horus: News... Saudi Arabian Airline: On the prime Jeddah-Cairo route, SV will add 4x weekly B777 flights in addition to its usual 4x daily summer service. T
55 MEA-707: Thanks. Had my first Egyptair flights today which I booked online. Things didn't get seamlessly yet but at least they are off to a nice try First you
56 Horus: News... EgyptAir: The airline will launch a new twice weekly A332 service to the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, routing CAI-BOM-KUL-BOM-CAI from Jun
57 MSYYZ: It looks like the airline is using their 5 T7's to the fullest : - Daily CAI-JFK . - 4 weekly CAI-BKK-PEK - Soon to be 3 weekly CAI-BKK- ?? in Asia .
58 9MMAR: Great news! I know you must have heard something about it back then, isn't it? The link between Malaysia and Egypt will soon be resume. Will MH code
59 AF022: Will MS have traffic rights BOM-KUL-BOM?
60 CaptinTuT: Make sense. i wonder with all the expansions going around now, if they didn't buy or at least lease another T7 how will they accommodate that.
61 Horus: News... EgyptAir: The airline is expected in the next few days to sign an agreement with a major American bank to prepare a study for the privatisatio
62 Horus: News... Koral Blue: With an original launch date of May 2006 (later changed to Novermber 2006) Orasom's charter airline, Koral Blue, is finally about
63 Viasa: Here is a list of the first three aircraft of Egypt Air Express: http://www.ch-aviation.ch/aircraft.php?search=set&airline=MSE&al_op=1
64 Horus: News... EgyptAir: The carrier has confirmed yet another increase on services to Dubai following the introduction of a new SSH-DXB flight and increasin
65 Horus: News... EgyptAir: The airline has started research work on upgrading the interiors of its fleet of B777s which will include the introduction of sleepe
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