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Egypt tourism minister meets major airlines to expand flights and investment
November 4, 2026 at 02:26 PM
Egypt's tourism minister met major airlines and tour operators in London to discuss expanding flights and tourism investment.
- Minister Sherif Fathy met officials of EasyJet Holidays, DER Touristik, TUI and Jet2 on the sidelines of WTM London 2026.
- The companies plan new flights from Manchester and Nice to Sphinx International Airport, and from Lyon to Luxor International Airport.
- Jet2 will begin direct flights to Egypt for the first time, serving Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh from British cities from February 2027.
- An unnamed group will build a new resort in Hurghada, with talks on expanding investment to Cairo and the North Coast.
Market angle
- More visitors lift hotel and resort occupancy and revenue. — may benefit: Travel & leisure
Not investment advice.