1 min readBy Prachi Patel
Why On Earth Is EgyptAir Flying An A330 Daily To UK's 19th Busiest Airport?
It isn't the passenger flight.
By Prachi PatelZimbabwe

Egyptair is the second-largest airline in Africa, primarily based on fleet size and annual passenger volume, behind Ethiopian Airlines. The airline has a long history of flying to the United Kingdom, dating back roughly seven decades (when its predecessors, such as Misrair and United Arab Airlines, are taken into account).
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- 51 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 19, 2026
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- Prachi Patel
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- Simple Flying