Egypt repatriates 12,000 stranded Egyptians in 70 flights since April

Egypt repatriates 12,000 stranded Egyptians in 70 flights since April

Egypt's Civil Aviation Ministry since late April has returned 12,000 stranded Egyptians stuck in various Arab, European and African countries on board 70 EgyptAir and Air Cairo flights, according to informed aviation ministry sources.. The charter flights will continue to work until the very last stranded Egyptian returns home, the sources said, adding that this will be done in compliance with the directives of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Manar Enaba.. Upon returning, all passengers received medical examinations to ensure they were clear of the coronavirus inside the arrival halls and before exiting the airports towards the isolation areas.. The sources confirmed that the ministry is in full contact with the committee formed by various ministries to return the stranded Egyptians.. Air cargo and charter flights, alongside international ambulance flights or domestic flights, were excluded from the decision to allow the return of tourist groups after the end of their programs..