Egypt

The Egyptian carrier has launched nonstop service from Cairo to Los Angeles and is preparing to add Chicago as it deepens its U.S. footprint

A passenger flight from Egypt to St Petersburg was diverted to Helsinki overnight as the Russian airport was temporarily closed

EgyptAir begins a new chapter with its first Boeing 737 MAX delivery, enhancing sustainability, passenger experience, and operational performance across key routes. Boeing: "With this delivery, we build on 60 years of partnership with EgyptAir and welcome them as a 737 MAX operator"

EGYPTAIR will begin nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare and Cairo on June 21, operating three weekly flights with an Airbus A350-900. "This route will provide travelers with seamless connectivity between Egypt and one of America's most important aviation hubs"

Emirates advises passengers to prepare for delays as storms, dust, and strong winds may impact flights in Dubai. Dubai Airports has also warned of adverse weather expected from March 23 to March 27. Egypt, Oman, and Bahrain are dealing with similar problems

The British Foreign Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice for Egypt, urging people to avoid travel to certain areas of the country, as well as to avoid non-essential travel to other areas, due to ongoing security risks and regional tensions

FCDO warns against travel to Cuba, Egypt, and parts of Lebanon, confirms Bahrain staff withdrawal, and alerts Brits to Maldives flight disruption linked to Middle East airspace closures. Cuban airports are out of fuel; Canadian carriers and LATAM have suspended services to Cuba; Air France will suspend flights between Paris and Havana from March 29 to June 14; Beirut airport remains open

The Paris flight will take off tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, on an Airbus A330. The round-trip flight between Sharm El Sheikh and New York is scheduled for March 6 on a HiFly Airbus A330, with a stop in Lisbon. All Arkia flights remain canceled until March 7, inclusive

Regional tensions cast a shadow over the world’s leading tourism fair, leaving several Gulf pavilions subdued and business conversations stalled. Industry voices from Jordan and Egypt to PassportNews: “The Middle East deserves stability and hope”

TAROM postpones rescue flight for over 300 Romanians as Israel-Egypt border delays and baggage processing risk exceed crew duty limits. Over 1.000 Romanians remain stranded