Lounge operator Plaza Premium Group (PPG),  Egypt Aviation Services (EAS), and Cairo Airport Company (CAC) have announced a joint venture. Under this collaboration, PPG will manage, operate, and commercialise six lounges at Cairo International Airport (CAI).  The lounges will be rebranded as Plaza Premium Lounge by CAC and EAS.

This partnership marks the official market entry of PPG into Egypt, and follows on from the company’s expansion into Saudi Arabia, Kenya and Abu Dhabi. Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the busiest airport in the country and Africa, handling 26.4 million passengers in 2023 and has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 125 destinations in 62 countries.

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“The opportunities arising from the travel and tourism industry in Egypt is growing exponentially, driven by increased passenger traffic, new routes and expanded capacity among leading airlines. We are pleased to collaborate with PPG in amplifying Egypt’s reputation as a global aviation hub by optimizing passenger experiences and services in the multiple airport lounges within the Cairo International Airport,” stated General Mohamed Kamel Moustafa, Chairman and Managing Director of Egypt Aviation Services.