EgyptAir launches 1st direct flight from northwestern Turkey to Cairo

Cairo International Airport received on Thursday morning the first EgyptAir flight from Turkish Dhmi Tekirdag Corlu Airport, amid cooperation to boost tourism and aviation sectors between Egypt and Turkey. Some 140 tourists were on board the Boeing 737 aircraft arriving from the airport, which is located in Turkey’s north western city of Çorlu. Celebrations took place at Dhmi Tekirdag Corlu Airport, as is the international tradition when the first flight or plane departs an airport, as passengers were received with flowers and sweets in the presence of Turkish officials. The flight comes amid Egypt and Turkey’s recent efforts to improve relations. The two countries held two rounds of talks last year – the first held in Cairo in May, and the second in Ankara in September – headed by Egypt’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hamdy Loza and his Turkish counterpart Sadat Onal.<br/>