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Can anyone give me some suggestions as to which airlines I should consider when flying to egypt. I'm flying from the U.S.


Thanks
 
Posts: 14 | Registered: 14 Dec 2007Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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Consider EgyptAir if you can go from NYC - that way it's a direct flight to cairo.


Ilene
 
Posts: 17 | Registered: 25 Dec 2007Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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EgyptAir is your only nonstop option, until June when Delta starts flying New York to Cairo.

I've heard so-so things about EgyptAir. I'm taking British Airways through London only because I'm using mileage points. If I were you I'd pick a direct, or a flight through Europe (I'd go with Amsterdam since it's a really nice and easy to navigate airport).
 
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I'm going with Iberia via Madrid. It was a really good price
 
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Hi all,
l flew from Sydney-Singapore-Cairo with Singapore airlines-without doubt one of the best airlines. They definately get my tick of approval.
 
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I flew egypt air ny to cairo. They ran out of water on the flight, but otherwise it wasn't bad. The food was good, they had a few in flight movies, etc. Best of all I was able to get cabin seats up and back, so I had about 10 ft of legroom to stretch out the whole time (and it had tray tables, could recline). Made the flight a lot easier. Overall I don't care about flights though and how good they are. I just want to get there as fast as possible.
 
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try searching on kayak.com. i'm flying Chicago to Cairo via Paris on the way there (Air France) and via Amsterdam on the way back (Northwest/KLM). Booked this through cheaptickets.com but found it by searching on kayak.com. only $930 roundtrip.
 
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when i went last summer, we flew united/luftansa via Frankfurt. I think it was a decent deal... plus i wanted the united miles. LA - Egypt = almost 20,000 skymiles!
 
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I flew from JFK/NYC with Alitalia with a stopover in Milan. No problems, all the flights were the good. the food was ok, the entertainment system (on the international flight) was great. I would fly them again.
 
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Thank You everyone:-)
 
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I'm flying American Airlines/British Airlines via London. London is a great option because there are a number of flights from London to Cairo, in the unlikely event that there is a problem with the original flight (i.e. canceled, or delayed).

I've heard there Iberia has some really great fares from the US, connecting through Madrid.
 
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Hey Guys,

Im an Aussie going on the tour that starts on the 15th March with my partner. I am flying from London to Cairo and it will cost 1K (AUD) return. Anyone know of any cheaper flights?

Cheers

John
 
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