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Following Continental Airlines’ announcements to launch flights to Nigeria and New Zealand in November next year, Egypt is going to be the first African market for the airline that is set to merge with United by the end of the year. From May 2011, the airline is planning to operate daily direct flights to Cairo from between its Newark hub, where it connects with alliance partner Egyptair.
The 9,000-kilometre route is scheduled to operate with 276-seat 777-200ER aircraft. New York is the only US city with Cairo services, with JFK served by both Delta and Egyptair. Following a number of recent launches to / from both of Alexandria’s airports, El Nouzha and Borg El Arab, more airlines have now announced services between the northern Egyptian city and Abu Dhabi.
Etihad Airways will serve Alexandria’s El Nouzha Airport. The route was first announced without a specific July date on 1 July, but has now been confirmed to be launching as soon as 12 July. With only marginally longer notice, new startup Air Arabia Egypt announced the same route from the same date, although operating from Borg El Arab Airport. Both services will be operated four times a week.
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