(The ban was introduced in 2017 as a precaution against a potential terrorism threat)
EgyptAir flights to/from London are both airborne, continuing as normal. #Cairo
(We saw this with ElectronicsBan, 737 MAX, Iran airspace etc). #Egypt #BritishAirways
“As safety is the number one priority of Lufthansa, the airline has temporarily suspended its flights to #Cairo today as a precaution, while further assessment is being made.”
Following any intelligence, if an airlines’ risk assessment concludes it necessary to suspend flights immediately — they’ll do just that. #Egypt
The sudden #Cairo route suspension is based solely on BA’s constant in-house security risk assessments
As passengers, we should have faith in their decisions — especially when they choose not to fly” #Cairo ⚠️✈️❌
(The “situation” they are referring to remains continues to remain unknown) #Egypt
(Again, the ‘situation’ remains unknown, at least for now) #Cairo
LIVE: I react on air, explaining this is an absurd claim. BA is a private company, not a political chess piece of any government.
LIVE: I react on air, explaining BA is a private company — not a political chess piece of any government.