The company said that the decision is part of its keenness to boost its presence in Africa.

EgyptAir Chairperson Amr Abul-Enein said that the Egyptian flag carrier gives special importance to strategic points, such as Benghazi, to serve Egyptian expatriates and increase trade exchange between the two countries.

A daily fight will be operated between Cairo and Benghazi via a modern Boeing 737-800 aircraft, said the statement.

The company urged its clients to reserve their tickets by contacting its customer service center on 1717, accredited tour operators, or its website for reservations.