Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Dr Sameh El-Hefny, travelled to Toulouse, France, to tour Airbus’ headquarters in an effort to modernise Egypt’s aviation industry and strengthen Egypt-France relations. EgyptAir announced on Saturday.
EgyptAir Holding Company Chairman Captain Ahmed Adel was present during the engagement, which was centred on sustainable aviation technologies and fleet modernisation.
Dr El-Hefny stated, “Our partnership with Airbus is vital for Egypt’s civil aviation ambitions.”
To further its dedication to environmentally friendly operations, EGYPTAIR recently inked a contract for ten Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which are built for efficiency and sustainability.
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“The Airbus A350 will transform EgyptAir, making us more innovative and competitive,” Captain Adel underlined.
This visit strengthens Egypt and Airbus’s continued partnership and advances their mutual objectives of aviation innovation and expansion.
EgyptAir’s partnership with Visa to deliver innovative technology solutions
Early this month, EgyptAir, the national carrier of the Arab Republic of Egypt, signed an exclusive agreement with Visa, the global leader in digital payments, to deliver an innovative technology solution to improve customer satisfaction.
The agreement intends to support plans for growth and expansion in the Egyptian aviation industry by offering cutting-edge technological solutions.
This collaboration reflects Visa’s goal of becoming the go-to partner for top organisations and businesses globally, especially the aviation industry, and is consistent with its strategy to provide cutting-edge technological solutions that support the expansion of their partners’ businesses.
The agreement was signed by Captain Mohamed Elian, Chairman and CEO of EgyptAir Airlines, and Leila Serhan, Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for North Africa, the Levant, and Pakistan (NALP) at Visa, in front of Captain Montasser Manna, Deputy Minister of Civil Aviation; Malak Baba, Vice President and Country Manager at Visa Egypt; and several officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, EgyptAir, and Visa.
Benefits of EgyptAir-Visa’s partnership to customers
Visa will provide EgyptAir customers with special benefits under this partnership, such as the introduction of a new premium co-branded credit card that will enable users to accrue miles, travel rewards, and other privileges.
Passengers flying with EgyptAir will be able to access travel and lifestyle benefits and accrue miles more quickly by using this Visa co-branded card.
Holders of EgyptAir and Visa co-branded cards will also enjoy the exclusive benefits of customised promotions and other experiences catered to individual tastes.
Reactions from stakeholders
Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company, stated: “Through our partnership with Visa, we aim to deliver a seamless and distinguished travel experience for our customers – not only onboard but at every stage of their journey of booking. We are dedicated to adopting the latest technological innovations in our services and providing exclusive benefits that enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction. Strengthening partnerships with global organisations like Visa is an important step towards elevating the quality of our services.”
He added that “we look forward to opening new horizons for expansion and service development, which will enhance our competitive ability both regionally and internationally, while contributing to supporting the digital transformation and financial inclusion strategy adopted by the Egyptian government to achieve Egypt’s Vision 2030.”
Captain Mohamed Alyan, Chairman of EgyptAir Airlines, said, “We believe innovation is the key to excellence, and that building strategic partnerships with leading global institutions like Visa enables us to keep pace with rapid global technological advancements.”
He emphasised, “The collaboration between EgyptAir—the national carrier of Egypt—and major technology companies such as Visa represents a promising opportunity to enhance the quality of services provided, elevate the travel experience to be more comfortable and luxurious, and help us attract new customers.”
Leila Serhan, Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for the North Africa, Levant, and Pakistan (NALP) region at Visa, commented: “This multi-year exclusive agreement with EgyptAir demonstrates Visa’s leadership in co-branded travel solutions and marks a significant milestone in our mission to enhance the payment experience for travellers worldwide.”
She stressed, “This wide-reaching partnership is a step toward meeting that need, and we are delighted to have the opportunity to work with EgyptAir to deliver new experiences for Visa cardholders in the region. Furthermore, travellers with co-branded credit cards are 40 percent more likely to choose an airline or hotel associated with their card, even if there are other comparable options available. With this in mind, we are delighted to work with EgyptAir to deliver new experiences for Visa cardholders across the region.”
This initiative highlights Visa’s dedication to providing cutting-edge financial products that support digital transformation and advance financial inclusion, particularly in critical industries like travel and aviation. It also represents a significant addition to Visa’s suite of digital solutions in the Egyptian market.