Air Cairo launches two weekly flights to Jordan's QAIA

Jordan's Queen Alia International Airport has reached an agreement with Air Cairo, a unit of Egyptian flag-carrier Egyptair, for the launch of two direct flights per week - Mondays and Thursdays - to the Egyptian beach resort town of Hurghada, said the airport operator, Airport International Group (AIG). The inclusion of Amman-Hurghada flight to QAIA’s expanding destination network emphasizes AIG’s steadfast commitment to adding more direct and affordable routes to popular regional and international cities in order to cater to the demands of both leisure and business travellers, it stated. The inaugural flight was welcomed by representatives from Airport International Group; Air Cairo; its ground handler, Menzies AHS; and its general sales agent, Alpha Tourism. Speaking on the occasion, Airport International Group CEO, Nicolas Claude said: "We are delighted to have received this inaugural flight from Hurghada, launching a direct connection to yet another city in Egypt through Air Cairo all year round."<br/>