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TravelerPulse profile
Egypt's quiet carrier linking Cairo to Tel Aviv.
Founded
1982
Headquarters
Cairo, Egypt
Air Sinai is an Egyptian airline established as a subsidiary of EgyptAir, operating limited scheduled services primarily between Cairo and Tel Aviv. It was created in the aftermath of the Egypt-Israel peace treaty to facilitate air travel between the two countries while allowing EgyptAir to maintain some political distance from the sensitive route.
The airline operates with a very small fleet and minimal public presence, intentionally keeping a low profile given the political sensitivities surrounding Egyptian-Israeli relations. It does not prominently market itself and lacks a conventional consumer-facing brand image.
Despite its quiet operation, Air Sinai has played a historically significant role as one of the few carriers maintaining direct air links between Egypt and Israel for decades, reflecting the enduring but often strained peace between the two nations.
Hubs & network
Air Sinai primarily operates from Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Fleet
Air Sinai operates a small fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft on its limited route network.
Notable facts
- ›Air Sinai was established following the 1979 Egypt-Israel peace treaty to operate the politically sensitive Cairo–Tel Aviv route.
- ›The airline is a subsidiary of EgyptAir, Egypt's national carrier.
- ›Air Sinai intentionally maintains a very low public profile due to political sensitivities around Egyptian-Israeli relations.
- ›It is one of the very few carriers operating direct flights between Egypt and Israel.
- ›The airline does not prominently advertise or maintain a standard consumer-facing website.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
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Route network
CAI → TLVE70
TLV → CAIE70
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Air Sinai was an airline based in Cairo, Egypt. It operated as a 'paper airline' for parent company Egyptair under a wet lease-like agreement to serve flights exclusively between Egypt and Israel.
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About on Wikipedia
Air Sinai
Airline of Egypt (1982–2021)
Air Sinai was an airline based in Cairo, Egypt. It operated as a 'paper airline' for parent company Egyptair under a wet lease-like agreement to serve flights exclusively between Egypt and Israel.
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