Red Wings to Launch Moscow-Ekaterinburg to Egypt Flights
Red Wings plans to launch direct flights from Moscow and Yekaterinburg to El-Alamein, Egypt, potentially starting in autumn using Russian Tu-214 aircraft, following the opening of air links with Egypt by Rosaviatsiya.
Consensus
- Red Wings has submitted applications to Rosaviatsiya for regular flights from Moscow and Yekaterinburg to Egypt.
- The flights are expected to begin in autumn.
- Red Wings will operate the flights using Russian Tu-214 aircraft.
- Rosaviatsiya, following a directive from the Ministry of Transport, has opened air connectivity with Egypt's Borg-el-Arab and El-Alamein airports.
- El-Alamein is a popular Mediterranean coast resort in Egypt.
- Currently, Russian airlines operate flights to Cairo, Hurghada, and Sharm-el-Sheikh.
Points of divergence
- Azur Air previously announced its intention to apply for flights to Egypt. — kommersant
- The Egyptian embassy requested that competent authorities and airlines be informed about the possibility of flights. — m24
- Rosaviatsiya and the Ministry of Transport are conducting negotiations with the Arab Republic of Egypt regarding the development of air connectivity. — m24
- 21 routes are served by Russian airlines 'Russia' and 'Aeroflot', and 32 routes are handled by 5 Egyptian companies. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Red Wings will begin flying from Moscow and Yekaterinburg to Egypt in autumn — Коммерсантъ
- Red Wings will launch flights from Moscow and Yekaterinburg to Egypt — Москва 24