By Mohamed Attia
Minister of Civil Aviation, Sameh el-Hefny, said that the exceptional aviation incentive package for this summer reflects the state’s commitment to supporting the aviation and tourism sectors and enhancing their competitiveness.
The package aims to create an attractive operating environment that encourages airlines to increase scheduled and charter flights to Egyptian tourist destinations, helping to stimulate travel, increase tourist arrivals, and strengthen economic returns.
El-Hefny noted that these measures result from coordination between the aviation and tourism sectors to support Egypt Vision 2030. The goal is to increase inbound traffic, raise operating rates at tourist airports, and strengthen Egypt’s position as a leading tourism destination regionally and internationally.
The Civil Aviation Authority recently held an expanded meeting with representatives of airlines operating in the Egyptian market and their accredited agents, as well as officials from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The meeting focused on increasing operational incentives for airlines and supporting activity at Egypt’s tourist airports.
This comes as part of Egypt’s efforts to address the impact of current regional developments, maintain growth and operational rates at tourist airports, and enhance the attractiveness of Egypt as a tourist destination by offering effective incentives that encourage airlines to increase flights and seat capacity to Egypt during the Summer 2026 season.
The meeting was opened by captain Sameh Fawzy, Head of the Civil Aviation Authority. Participants discussed the main elements supporting the implementation of the incentive package, mechanisms for monitoring operational performance and growth targets, and the regulatory measures needed to maximise the benefits of the incentives offered to airlines.
Meanwhile Salma el-Tahan, Head of the Central Administration for Air Transport, presented the details of the “Exceptional Aviation Incentive Package – Summer 2026,” which will be effective from June 1 to August 31 and will apply to flights operating to Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada International Airports.
The package includes incentive measures for airlines aimed at reducing operating costs and encouraging carriers to increase services to Egypt’s tourist destinations.
The package is expected to enhance the competitiveness of Egyptian airports, increase inbound air traffic to key tourist destinations, and support the government’s growth targets for the aviation and tourism sectors in 2026.
