According to a statement from the airline, the flight departed from Cairo International Airport and operated directly to Zanzibar. The flight was part of the airline’s plan to launch a new route connecting Egypt with one of East Africa’s leading tourist destinations. The inaugural flight to Zanzibar recorded a high load factor of more than 90 percent.
Ahmed Adel, Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company, said that in line with the government’s directives and its commitment to supporting cooperation with African countries, EgyptAir has developed ambitious plans to expand its network and reach new destinations of strategic importance across Africa.
EgyptAir will operate two weekly flights to Zanzibar on Fridays and Sundays. The flights will be operated using the B737-8 MAX, one of the airline’s newest aircraft models.
