Russian experts, who are carrying out a current inspection visit at the Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh airports scheduled to end on Monday, have confirmed that security measures at Egyptian airports are no less than those applied at Russian and European airports, sources with the Egyptian Civil Aviation Ministry said. The security devices used at Egyptian airports are the latest in the world of airports, according to the delegation of experts. The delegation said that they would file a detailed report on the latest developments in the Egyptian airports’ security after their return to Moscow, stressing that their reports are indicative, but the decision on whether to resume direct flights between Russian cities and tourist resorts in Egypt is up to the Russian political leadership, the sources added. Russian tourists are keen to return to Egyptian resorts because of its warm weather and suitability for the low income levels of a large segment of Russian citizens compared to other countries, along with the demand of Russian travel agencies in this regard, according to the same sources. The rate is expected to increase during 2019 even with the absence of direct flights to the Egyptian tourist cities, she added.

Source: Egypt Independent December 13, 2018 10:07 UTC