Egypt · Founded 1932
Star AllianceEgyptAir Business Class
EgyptAir, founded in 1932, is the oldest airline in Africa and the only Star Alliance member based in the MENA region (joined 2008), flying from Cairo to 93 destinations across 56 countries on a widebody fleet spanning the 787-9, A330-200/300, A350-900, and 777-300ER. 787 business class offers a genuine lie-flat product on direct non-stop US-Cairo routes.
- From
- $2,100
- Max savings
- 60%
- Rating
- 4.1★*
- Fleet
- 5 types
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At a glance
What is EgyptAir business class?
EgyptAir Business Class — Lie-flat staggered (787). Seat width 21 inches, length 78 inches.
How much can I save on EgyptAir?
Consolidator fares from $2,100 — about 60% below published retail. You earn full EgyptAir Plus miles.
Which lounges does EgyptAir use?
EgyptAir Lounge (CAI). Worldwide: Star Alliance partner lounges worldwide.
The Airline
About EgyptAir
A comprehensive look at EgyptAir's premium cabins, service philosophy, route network, and what makes them worth flying.
Airline overview
EgyptAir, founded in 1932, is the oldest airline in Africa and the only Star Alliance member based in the MENA region (joined 2008), flying from Cairo to 93 destinations across 56 countries on a widebody fleet spanning the 787-9, A330-200/300, A350-900, and 777-300ER. 787 business class offers a genuine lie-flat product on direct non-stop US-Cairo routes.
Founded in 1932, EgyptAir is headquartered in Egypt and operates to 93+ destinations across 56 countries. The fleet is built around Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-300, Airbus A330-200, Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 777-300ER for long-haul operations, with additional narrowbody types on regional routes. EgyptAir is a Star Alliance alliance member, which gives passengers access to lounges and booking across all partner carriers worldwide.
The business class experience
EgyptAir Business Class features Lie-flat staggered (787). Seat width is 21 inches and fully extended bed length is 78 inches — comfortable for passengers up to about 6'3" (190cm) to sleep fully flat. The seat layout on EgyptAir's long-haul widebody aircraft typically offers direct aisle access for every business class passenger, so you never have to climb over a seatmate.
In-flight entertainment is delivered via Seatback touchscreen IFE. Dining on EgyptAir: Egyptian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Baggage allowance in business class: 2 × 32kg checked. All flights include amenity kits, premium bedding, and priority boarding/baggage handling.
Lounges and ground experience
At the home hub: EgyptAir Lounge (CAI). At other airports worldwide: Star Alliance partner lounges worldwide. Lounge access is included with your business class ticket — you show your boarding pass at the lounge entrance and receive food, drinks, WiFi, and dedicated workspaces until boarding time.
On the ground at departure, EgyptAir business class passengers get dedicated check-in counters, fast-track security lanes where available, and priority boarding. At arrival, baggage is tagged with priority labels and comes out first — typically saving 15-30 minutes versus economy on heavily-loaded flights.
What travelers say
“Direct flights to Cairo from the US are a real convenience. The 787 product is solid and consistent. Star Alliance benefits add global connectivity — a rarer perk among Middle East/North Africa carriers. Good value for Egypt and broader Middle East connections.”
— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review
Booking EgyptAir with consolidator fares
Our consolidator contract with EgyptAir gives us access to net fares significantly below published retail — typically 60% savings on business class bookings. These are standard EgyptAir tickets with full frequent flyer mile earning in EgyptAir Plus, complete lounge access, standard cancellation rules, and priority handling on both ends of the trip. The only difference is the price.
When you request a quote, we search all available EgyptAir dates and routes for your trip, compare against other carriers that serve the same route, and send you the best option within 15 minutes. No membership required, any service fees disclosed upfront, and you book directly with EgyptAir under your name — we're just the consolidator agency that unlocks wholesale pricing through our host consolidator network.
Cabin Details
Inside EgyptAir business class
Every detail that matters — seat, service, lounge, luggage and miles.
- Cabin name
- EgyptAir Business Class
- Seat type
- Lie-flat staggered (787)
- Seat width
- 21 inches
- Seat length
- 78 inches
- In-flight entertainment
- Seatback touchscreen IFE
- Dining
- Egyptian and Middle Eastern cuisine
- Baggage allowance
- 2 × 32kg checked
- Miles program
- EgyptAir Plus
Home lounge
EgyptAir Lounge (CAI)
Lounges at other airports
Star Alliance partner lounges worldwide
Hubs
Aircraft types
“Direct flights to Cairo from the US are a real convenience. The 787 product is solid and consistent. Star Alliance benefits add global connectivity — a rarer perk among Middle East/North Africa carriers. Good value for Egypt and broader Middle East connections.”
Top Routes
Popular EgyptAir business class routes
The most-booked EgyptAir premium routes through our consolidator contracts.
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- Cairo → LuxorEgyptAir Class$400from
Fleet
EgyptAir aircraft we book
EgyptAir egyptair business class on each aircraft type — cabin product, seat configuration, and route examples.
- Boeing 787-9Boeing
The most-deployed long-haul widebody in current production. Cabin pressurization (~6,000 ft) and humidity (10-15%) better than older 777 metal. Composite fuselage allows larger windows.
- Airbus A330-300Airbus
The widely-deployed older-generation A330. Cabin technology is older than 787 or A350. Many carriers operate 2-2-2 Business on A330-300 (older configurations) or 1-2-1 on newer cabin retrofits.
- Airbus A330-200Airbus
Shorter A330 variant — primarily medium-haul. Premium cabins are typically smaller (16-30 Business seats). Cabin pressurization same older generation as A330-300.
- Airbus A350-900Airbus
Slightly shorter sibling of the A350-1000. Same cabin technology and pressurization. Used widely across Singapore, Lufthansa, ITA, Delta, Air France, JAL.
- Boeing 777-300ERBoeing
The dominant long-haul widebody for the past two decades. Most carriers operate two cabin generations on this airframe: older 2-3-2 Business (avoid where possible) and newer 1-2-1 sliding-door cabins (Emirates Game Changer, BA Club Suite, Qatar Qsuite, AA Flagship Suite).
See the full EgyptAir fleet index for cabin-by-aircraft details.
Reference Data
EgyptAir carrier reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA airline code | MS |
| ICAO airline code | — (not in Wikidata) |
| Canonical name | United Arab Airlines (Wikidata) |
| Country | Egypt |
| Founded | 1932 |
| Alliance | Star Alliance |
| Hub airports | Cairo International Airport (CAI) |
| Source for canonical fields | Wikidata (CC0) · Q56274514 cross-referenced with our editorial catalog |
Canonical airline metadata cross-referenced with Wikidata (CC0). When fields disagree, our editorial catalog is the source of truth for cabin specs, fare data, and ratings; Wikidata is the source of truth for ICAO codes, founding year, and country attribution.
Facts independently verified 2026-08-05
Fleet, route, seat, and lounge facts on this page were checked against 1 independent source:
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