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MILAN (ITALPRESS) – Milan Bergamo Airport is pleased to celebrate a record number of flights and capacity to North Africa, underlining its commitment to emerging markets as well as promoting and expanding its reach beyond Europe in more distant areas. Nile Air will become the latest carrier to improve connectivity, launching three weekly flights between Milan Bergamo and Cairo from 28 June. Using a modern fleet of 164-seat Airbus A320 aircraft on the route, Nile Air will offer passengers a comfortable and reliable travel experience. Flights will operate every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, giving travelers increased flexibility when planning their itineraries. This service not only facilitates non-stop travel to Egypt’s historic capital, but also offers convenient onward connections to various destinations in the Gulf. North Africa is of huge importance to Milan Bergamo Airport, which serves as a thriving market for tourism, family visits and growing business opportunities. This year, a record number of seven airlines operate between Milan Bergamo and North Africa, offering over 660,000 seats to travelers. This figure represents a remarkable 48% increase compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019 and is up almost 10% year-on-year, demonstrating the strong growth trajectory of the airport’s routes in North Africa. Morocco and Egypt are emerging as focal points in Milan Bergamo’s coverage of North Africa, with flights catering to different travel needs and preferences. While the airport has been facilitating flights to North Africa for decades, notable growth began in 2008 when Ryanair introduced services to Fez in Morocco. Subsequently, the entry of Air Arabia Maroc with the Casablanca service in 2009 further enhanced connectivity. Served by Air Arabia, Air Arabia Maroc and Air Arabia Egypt, Milan Bergamo is the only airport in Europe to claim all three of the group’s airlines in the carrier’s roll call. This summer, the group has remarkable coverage of the North African region with flights from Milan Bergamo Airport to Alexandria, Cairo and Casablanca. Air Arabia Egypt will continue to offer the largest number of flights and capacity to Cairo throughout the 2024 summer season. Complementing Nile Air, Ryanair and the Air Arabia Group serving North Africa from Milan Bergamo Airport are AlbaStar, TUI, Neos and Malta Med Air, which provide leisure flights in cooperation with travel agents. In addition, Ryanair is further strengthening its commitment to North Africa by introducing a new fortnightly service to Beni Mellal in north-central Morocco, starting on 1 June. Milan Bergamo Airport offers passengers ten unique destinations across North Africa, including six in Morocco and four in Egypt. Travelers can choose direct routes from Milan Bergamo to Agadir, Beni Mellal, Casablanca, Fez, Marrakesh and Tangier in Morocco, as well as Alexandria, Cairo, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt. Giacomo Cattaneo, Director of Commercial Aviation, SACBO, said: “The increasing connectivity between Milan Bergamo Airport and North Africa is proof of the strategic importance of this region for our airport. We recognize the enormous potential that North Africa has in terms of tourism, business and cultural exchange. The record number of airlines operating between Milan Bergamo and North Africa, together with the significant increase in seat capacity, underlines our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of travelers. We are confident that our partnership with airlines, combined with the attractiveness of North African destinations, will fuel further expansion in the coming years.” As Milan Bergamo Airport continues to strengthen its position in North Africa, travelers can look forward to improved connectivity and a variety of travel options to suit all types of passengers and budgets. Milan Bergamo Airport will continue to play a central role in facilitating seamless travel between Italy and North Africa, unlocking new opportunities for passengers and contributing to the economic development of the region.
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