The airline confirmed in a media statement that Greek authorities have enforced a total closure of their airspace until further notice due to a technical glitch affecting air traffic control and navigation monitoring systems.
The shutdown has triggered widespread disruptions for
EgyptAir and other international carriers. Greece serves as a vital corridor
for flights traveling between the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.
"This closure has impacted our flights and those of
other airlines heading to Europe and the US," the company stated.
"These routes rely heavily on Greek airspace as one of the primary axes
for air navigation."
EgyptAir is currently working to establish alternative
routes to avoid the affected area. However, the carrier warned that these
adjustments may take time to implement due to the strategic complexity of the
region's geography and the high volume of traffic typically handled by Greek
controllers.
The airline confirmed it is taking the following steps: working
closely with its Integrated Operations Control Center (IOCC) to track the
situation in real-time, assessing the impact of these emergency changes on arrival
and departure schedules, and communicating updates to passengers via sales
channels, customer service centers in Egypt, and international branch offices.
The technical nature of the Greek system failure remains unclear, and no official timeline has been provided for the reopening of the airspace.