29 Jul 2021 14:50

Rossiya Airlines cleared for flights from Moscow to Egyptian resorts starting on Aug 9

MOSCOW. July 29 (Interfax) - Rossiya Airlines, part of the Aeroflot Group, is ready to launch regular flights from Moscow to Egyptian resorts - Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada - from August 9, a spokesperson for the airline told Interfax.

"Rossiya is ready to launch regular flights from Moscow to the Egyptian resorts of Sharm-el-Sheikh and Hurghada starting from August 9. Based on the decision of the operational headquarters, the airline has received the appropriate permission from the Federal Air Transport Agency," the spokesperson said.

To ensure passenger safety at Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada airports, the airline signed an agreement with JSC Sheremetyevo Security, he said.