EgyptAir readies to resume flights starting from July 1

EgyptAir readies to resume flights starting from July 1

EgyptAir is set to begin resuming direct flights

 on Wednesday, July 1, after a three-month hiatus due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Flights to return stranded Egyptian citizens and air freight deliveries were not suspended.

Pilot Roshdy Zakaria, the head of the EgyptAir holding company, announced that international flights starting from July 1 will operate to 17 destinations in Europe, four destinations in Africa, four destinations in the Gulf region and the Middle East, three destinations in North America and to the city of Guangzhou in China.

Roshdy assured that all means of comfort and safety for EgyptAir passengers would be provided, starting with booking tickets through EgyptAir's website or call center.

Airports have been prepared to maintain safe distances between the passengers inside airports and planes, which have also been equipped with air purification systems.

Packed meals and a protective supplies bag will be distributed to passengers on board, said Roshdy, with the company having also provided its employees with all the necessary preventive materials.

The first week of July will see flights to 13 destinations in Europe, namely Amsterdam, Athens, Brussels, Budapest, Paris, Rome, Milan, London, Frankfur, Munich, Berlin, Vienna, and Istanbul.

Trips will be added to Barcelona, Copenhagen, Geneva and Madrid in the next few