In a statement, the airline said the leak was detected by monitoring systems in the central control room of Misr Petroleum Company at the airport’s fuel depot.
EgyptAir explained that under such circumstances, the affected branch line is temporarily shut down while an emergency alternative plan is activated.
The company said the relevant authorities at Misr Petroleum and Cairo International Airport carried out the necessary repairs to restore the branch line to normal operation, according to the statement.
EgyptAir confirmed that flight operations were not completely stopped, but were partially and significantly affected.
The airline apologized for any inconvenience caused and emphasized that the delays were exceptional circumstances beyond its control. It thanked customers for their understanding.
In 2025, total passenger traffic at Cairo International Airport, Egypt’s largest, rose by 6.8 percent to 30.94 million from 28.97 million in 2024, while the number of flights increased by 4.8 percent year-on-year to 224,303, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
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