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Travelers scramble in Cairo
The situation for travelers overwhelming Cairo International Airport was critical as foreign tourists and Egyptians scrambled to find outgoing flights. Most without reservations, between 1,500 and 2,000 travelers were looking for any available flight at the airport's main departure terminals.The Associated Press reports that airlines have canceled a number of flights, the United States is cautioning citizens against travel to Egypt, and tourism agencies are giving travelers the option to reschedule.
Egypt does not need to lose the tourism business, estimated at $10 billion a year. Egypt's military has closed off access to the country's treasured pyramids in Giza, normally a very busy tourist area.
Tour operators of the Association of French Tour Operators suspended all departures for this weekend to Egypt and travelers already on the ground are being diverted to less volatile areas.
Flickr photo by Unbathed
Filed under: Egypt, Airlines, Transportation, Airports, News, Travel Security
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Marquita Herald Jan 29th 2011 5:46PM
Egypt has been my "trip of a lifetime" for as long as I can remember - in fact I just posted an article on my site (http://www.inspiredgiftgiving.com) about not waiting to take that long dreamed of trip. This will make the third time I've had to cancel travel plans . . . one day.
Jack Jan 29th 2011 6:09PM
Oh me too- sorry for you !
Charter Bus Jan 30th 2011 1:24AM
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The situation for travelers overwhelming Cairo International Airport was critical as foreign tourists and Egyptians scrambled to find outgoing flights. Most without reservations, between 1,500 and 2,000 travelers were looking for any available flight at the airport's main departure terminals.