Egypt to operate last repatriation flight from Kuwait

Egypt to operate last repatriation flight from Kuwait
Egypt has operated over 30 repatriation flights from Kuwait alone. (File/AFP)
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Updated 22 May 2020 12:40
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Egypt to operate last repatriation flight from Kuwait

Egypt to operate last repatriation flight from Kuwait
  • The flight repatriated 300 Egyptians
  • In total, 6,300 nationals have returned from Kuwait

DUBAI: Cairo’s flag carrier EgyptAir operated its last repatriation flight from Kuwait on Thursday to return 300 citizens, the Egyptian embassy said.
The country has operated a total of 36 similar trips from Kuwait, which flew 6,300 Egyptians home.
The Civil Aviation Ministry said they operated five repatriation flights from several Gulf countries on Tuesday: three from Abu Dhabi and one from each Jeddah and Muscat. 
Countries have been repatriating their citizens as international airports have closed down in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Egypt’s current coronavirus situation is at 15,003 total infections, 4,217 recovered patients and 696 fatalities.