EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX, the first of 18 aircraft leased from SMBC Aviation Capital.
The aircraft will be deployed on short- and medium-haul routes to destinations such as Paris, Brussels, Istanbul and Vienna. It will be the first 737 MAX in Egypt.
The aircraft will be fitted with the Boeing Sky Interior, which features advanced LED lighting, larger windows and spacious overhead bins.
New Star Alliance Lounge at Guangzhou
Star Alliance has opened a new lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, shifting lounge operations from Terminal 1 to the newly opened Terminal 3.
The 24-hour lounge spans 1 400sqm with seating for around 245 guests, and features a 700sqm outdoor garden.
The lounge offers a variety of spaces, including rest areas, sleep pods, private rooms, reading spaces, and dedicated work zones. Dining includes a selection of Chinese and Western dishes.
First- and business-class passengers, and Star Alliance Gold status customers travelling on member airlines, irrespective of the cabin class, have access to the lounge.
A total of 10 Star Alliance member airlines operate from Guangzhou, including Air China, ANA, Asiana Airlines, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, THAI, and Turkish Airlines.
