AIRCAIRO launches direct scheduled services to Athens
Official Welcome Ceremony Held for AIRCAIRO Delegation at Athens International Airport.
As part of its successful regional and international expansion strategy, AIRCAIRO has officially inaugurated its new direct scheduled services to Athens, Greece, adding another European destination to its growing international network, CE Report informs via AIRCAIRO's official website.
The new services reflect the airline's ongoing commitment to strengthening air connectivity between Egypt and international markets while supporting tourism, business travel, and economic cooperation.
AIRCAIRO commenced scheduled operations on the Cairo-Athens route on 24 July, followed by the launch of Alexandria-Athens services on 26 July. The new routes are expected to meet the growing demand for travel between Egypt and Greece, further enhance tourism and business traffic, and create new opportunities for bilateral economic and tourism cooperation.
The inaugural AIRCAIRO flight to Athens International Airport received an official ceremonial welcome organized by the airport authorities. The event was attended by senior officials from the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority, Athens International Airport, and representatives of the Greek aviation and tourism sectors, reflecting the strong and continuously growing partnership between Egypt and Greece.
On behalf of the Athens International Airport, Ioanna Papadopoulou, Director, Communications & Marketing, Athens International Airport, stated:
"We are truly delighted to welcome AIRCAIRO to Athens International Airport and to celebrate today with our esteemed guests the launch of its new services connecting Athens with Cairo and Alexandria. Not only does this development strengthen the air links between Greece and Egypt, but it also underlines our two countries’ longstanding historical, cultural and economic ties. Our new airline partner’s planned further expansion to / from Athens, with the connection to premium tourism destinations in the Red Sea, namely, Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh, is also highly appreciated. The enhancement of travelers’ choices between Greece and Egypt's most renowned business, cultural and leisure destinations, will amplify connectivity and will contribute to tourism, business exchanges and people’s links between Egypt and Greece. Committed to supporting AIRCAIRO’s significant development in Athens, we wish our partner every success and look forward to a long and mutually rewarding collaboration."
AIRCAIRO delegation was led by Mr. Ahmed Aziz, Chief Commercial Officer, representing Mr. Hussein Sherif, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AIRCAIRO. During the welcoming ceremony, Mr. Aziz conveyed the sincere appreciation of AIRCAIRO's management to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority and Athens International Airport for the warm reception and outstanding hospitality extended to the airline's inaugural flight. He emphasized, on behalf of Mr. Hussein Sherif, that the launch of the new Athens service demonstrates AIRCAIRO's commitment to strengthening the long-standing strategic relationship between Egypt and Greece while further enhancing bilateral air connectivity to support tourism, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Hussein Sherif, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AIRCAIRO, said:
"We extend our sincere appreciation to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority and the management of Athens International Airport for the warm welcome and the excellent organization accompanying AIRCAIRO's inaugural flight to Athens. This outstanding reception reflects the strong spirit of cooperation and mutual trust between our two countries."
He added: "The launch of this new route reaffirms AIRCAIRO's commitment to supporting the historic and strategic relationship between Egypt and Greece by strengthening air connectivity, facilitating tourism, investment, and commercial exchange, and contributing to Egypt's national strategy for regional and international expansion."
Mr. Sherif further confirmed that AIRCAIRO continues to implement its ambitious network expansion strategy, announcing plans to launch direct scheduled services to Athens from Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh over the coming months. These additional routes will further stimulate inbound tourism to Egypt by providing European travelers with convenient access to the country's premier Red Sea destinations.
The introduction of these new services is fully aligned with AIRCAIRO's vision to support Egypt's civil aviation sector, reinforce the country's position as a leading regional hub for aviation and tourism, increase inbound passenger traffic, and contribute to the national economy in line with the Egyptian government's strategy for regional and international connectivity.
AIRCAIRO continues to invest in expanding its international route network, enhancing operational capabilities, and continuously improving its passenger services to meet the growing demand for air travel, further strengthening its position as one of Egypt's fastest-growing hybrid carriers serving regional and international markets.
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