Sunday, November 14, 2010

EgyptAir adds Zambia to its African expansion plans

EgyptAir has announced a new four-times-a-week service to Lusaka in Zambia.
Africa has become a pioneer developing market because of the current investments, economic development and the great commercial uprising in Africa, said the airline’s Chairman and CEO, Capt Alaa Ashour
EgyptAir will start operation to Lusaka from January 16th , 2011 on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
“Our ambitious plan focuses on network development and expansion, and we will add new routes in Africa and increase the number of our daily service especially after operating from Terminal 3 in Cairo Airport, which is the main hub of North Africa” Ashour, said.
“With the new service to Lusaka, EgyptAir’s African network now reaches 18 destinations with a total of 102 weekly flights.”
Ashour said the airline aims to cover 46 African destinations through its code share agreements and its Star Alliance links with Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airlines.

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