EgyptAir has filed applications with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) seeking authority to expand its U.S. network with two new routes. The Cairo-based carrier submitted separate filings on Thursday requesting approval for flights to Los Angeles and Chicago.
In its application for Los Angeles service, EgyptAir requested authority to commence carrying passengers, property, and mail between Cairo and Los Angeles International Airport. The airline said it plans to start operations in May 2026 and requested that the DOT grant authority for an initial two-year period, or longer.
Chicago Plans
A second filing covered Chicago, with EgyptAir requesting approval to operate between Cairo and O’Hare. The carrier outlined plans to begin the route in June 2026, also seeking a minimum two-year exemption. Both applications note the need for expedited approval to allow marketing and advance sales ahead of launch.
EgyptAir already serves a handful of U.S. markets, including New York–JFK, Newark, New Jersey, and Washington Dulles. The carrier has served the U.S. since 1986 and currently offers the only nonstop flights between Egypt and the United States.
The airline previously served Los Angeles until 2001. Service to Chicago would be new to EgyptAir’s network.
