Airline Guide · Middle East
EgyptAir (MS)
One of Africa's oldest and largest airlines and a Star Alliance member, EgyptAir is the flag carrier of Egypt.
MS airline facts
IATA Code
MS
ICAO Code
MSR
Callsign
Egyptair
Country
Egypt
Headquarters
Cairo
Region
Middle East
Alliance
Star Alliance
Founded
1932
EgyptAir hubs
Primary airports where EgyptAir concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
Frequently asked: MS
Where is EgyptAir based?
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EgyptAir (IATA: MS, ICAO: MSR) is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. The airline was founded in 1932 and operates a fleet of approximately 75 aircraft.
What is EgyptAir's IATA code?
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The IATA code for EgyptAir is MS. The ICAO code is MSR. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Egyptair".
Which alliance does EgyptAir belong to?
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EgyptAir is a member of Star Alliance, which means passengers can earn and redeem frequent flyer miles with partner airlines, access partner lounges, and enjoy other alliance benefits.
What are EgyptAir's primary hubs?
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EgyptAir operates primary hubs at CAI. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does EgyptAir have?
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EgyptAir operates a fleet of approximately 75 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was EgyptAir founded?
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EgyptAir was founded in 1932, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history from the early decades of commercial aviation.
Can I track EgyptAir flights on TripDesk365?
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