Dutch airline KLM has said that passengers departing from Cairo will only be allowed hand luggage. In statement published on its website with the heading ‘Situation Cairo’, KLM said that passengers travelling with KL554 from Cairo to Amsterdam will not be allowed check-in luggage. “Based on national and international information and out of precaution KLM will not allow check-in luggage,” said the airline. “There are no restrictions regarding flying to and from the airport of Cairo. Flight KL553 will be executed according to flight schedule. KLM offers passengers the opportunity to rebook their trip and travel with another airline if opportunities are available.” Following the announcement, the Associated Press reported that only 115 passengers out of 247 who were booked decided to fly on Friday morning to Amsterdam. The Associated Press reported that the remaining passengers refused to depart Cairo without their check-in luggage. KLM’s decision follows a similar decision by the United Kingdom which resumed flights from Sharm El-Sheikh but only for passengers who would agree to travelling with just carry-on luggage. The UK resumed flights after stricter security measures were implemented by Egyptian authorities. The first plane to travel…
Dutch Airline KLM Says Only Hand Luggage Allowed for Flights from Cairo to Amsterdam
November 6, 2015
