It seems EgyptAir is getting a bit ambiguous with it’s new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER’s, and has eyes for further expansion across the pond next year when the last pair of 77W’s arrive.
Currently, there is no direct Cairo to Toronto, Washington or Chicago, and EgyptAir want to change that.
Deployments of 777-300ER’s are starting to happen, with an London route (temporarily until the A330-300’s arrives), the Toyko route. The next deployments will be to New York JFK, leaving two aircraft of the 6 ordered doing not a lot – hence the examination of the new North American routes – and a proposal to take Tokyo to 6 days a week once the A330’s are in service.
It’s good to see carriers eyeing up new services, and seeing EgyptAir do some good forward planning is welcome, as well as opening up brand new redemption routes.
Of course, those who don’t like a “Dry” airline may be in for a shock….
