British Airways (BA), the flag carrier airline of the UK, has announced that all flights to and from Cairo, Egypt, will be moving to the more spacious, modern and advanced design of London Heathrow’s Terminal 5, beginning June 30.
The announcement is part of a plan by British Airways to consolidate all its flights into London Heathrow from three terminals into two terminals, Terminal 3 and Terminal 5, by the end of 2015.
“We believe moving Egyptian flights to our most advanced facilities in Terminal 5 is a positive step that will offer customers an enhanced travel experience with access to our new lounges and world class shopping outlets, ensuring we not only meet, but go beyond our guests’ service expectations,” said Mervat Alfy, commercial manager for British Airways in North Africa.
“The move to Terminal 5 will also increase operational efficiency, while the shift between terminals will also offer improved connection timings. Following the relocation of the majority of our operations to Terminal 5 in 2015, we will continue to develop our offerings at the terminal,” Alfy said
British Airways operates a daily flight from Cairo to London. The £4.2 billion ($6.6 billion) T5 terminal offers an advanced baggage system that can process 12,000 bags an hour, lounges that can host up to 2,500 people, 112 stores and restaurants and much more to provide travellers with an improved customer experience.
