Plaza Premium Group (PPG), Egypt Aviation Services (EAS), and Cairo Airport Company (CAC) have announced a strategic joint venture. Under this collaboration, PPG will manage, operate, and commercialise six lounges across various terminals at Cairo International Airport, leveraging PPG’s global expertise in creating award-winning airport hospitality experiences. The lounges will be rebranded as Plaza Premium Lounge by CAC and EAS.
CAC has assigned the full management of CAC VIP Lounges to a joint venture formed between EAS and PPG, which have taken over six lounges in Terminals 1, 2, 3 and the Seasonal Terminal of Cairo International Airport. Furthermore, a new lounge by the F gates of Terminal 3 is being developed.
“This unprecedented partnership with Egyptian Aviation Services (EAS), and Cairo Airport Company opens up exciting opportunities for our first entry into the Egyptian market through this strategic partnership, bringing our global standards and expertise in delivering award-winning airport hospitality experiences to Cairo,” said Okan Kufeci, Senior Vice President – Europe, Middle East and Africa, Plaza Premium Group. “We are committed to our mission of making travel better for all passengers flying through Cairo International Airport with our portfolio of Plaza Premium Lounges.”
The strategic importance of Cairo International Airport serves as a gateway for tourists visiting Egypt which accounts for 80% of passenger traffic and it is also a major hub for business travellers and cargo transport across continents.
“Egypt represents a burgeoning market in global tourism, with Cairo International Airport being a key hub, connecting travellers to Egypt and across Africa and the MENA region,” said Magdy Ishak Azzer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Cairo Airport Company. “We are committed to enhancing the airport experience and supporting Egypt’s vision in becoming a premier global destination. Therefore, we are pleased to forge a joint venture with Plaza Premium Group in collaboration with the Egyptian Airport Services to embark on a new era of world-class airport hospitality.”
