First direct flight to Cairo, Egypt, departs from Chicago O'Hare

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date June 21, 2026, 3 p.m.
Last Updated June 21, 2026, 3 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/first-direct-flight-cairo-egypt-departs-chicago-ohare/

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The first direct flight from Chicago to Cairo, Egypt, took off from O'Hare International Airport on Sunday. The first EgyptAir light from O'Hare to Cairo left at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Aviation joined EgyptAir in announcing the new nonstop fl...