EgyptAir Business Class

EgyptAir is Africa’s oldest airline and Egypt’s flag carrier, operating from Cairo International Airport as a strategic hub bridging Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. As a Star Alliance member, EgyptAir provides connectivity to over 75 destinations with its mixed fleet of wide-body and narrowbody aircraft.

Seat and cabin

The Boeing 787-9 features EgyptAir’s best business class product with a 1-2-1 reverse herringbone layout, lie-flat seats extending to 73 inches and a 20-inch width, and direct aisle access at every position. Each seat includes a 16-inch touchscreen, USB and AC power, and noise-cancelling headphones. The Boeing 777-300ER uses an older 2-3-2 layout with lie-flat seats but limited aisle access from middle and some window positions. The A330-200 features a 2-2-2 layout with lie-flat seats. Requesting the 787 is essential for the most competitive product.

Dining and service

EgyptAir serves Egyptian and international cuisine, featuring dishes such as koshari, grilled kofta, molokhia, and shawarma alongside Western options. Egyptian-style mezze with hummus, baba ganoush, and falafel often appear as starters. The wine list includes European selections, and Egyptian Karkade hibiscus tea is a signature offering. Service is generally warm with traditional Egyptian hospitality, though consistency can vary between crew. Meal quality has improved on 787 routes with refreshed catering partnerships.

Lounge experience

EgyptAir operates the Pharaoh Lounge at Cairo Terminal 3, offering hot Egyptian dishes, a mezze bar, and seating areas. The lounge provides shower facilities and a prayer room. While functional, the Cairo airport experience can feel disorganised during peak hours. At outstations, passengers access Star Alliance partner lounges. The ground experience is the weakest part of the EgyptAir business class journey, with the onboard product on the 787 being the airline’s strongest selling point.