Plaza Premium Group (PPG), Egypt Aviation Services (EAS), and Cairo Airport Company (CAC) have formed a joint venture to manage, operate, and commercialize six lounges at Cairo International Airport (CAI). The lounges will be rebranded as Plaza Premium Lounge by CAC and EAS. This partnership marks PPG’s official entry into Egypt and is a milestone in its expansion across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Cairo International Airport (IATA: CAI, ICAO: HECA) is the main international gateway to Cairo, Egypt’s capital, and one of the busiest airports in Africa. Located about 15 kilometers (9 miles) northeast of Cairo, it serves as a key hub for the Middle East and North Africa.
Egypt’s vision
Scope of collaboration includes management of six existing lounges across Terminals 1, 2, 3, and the Seasonal Terminal and development of a new lounge near the F Gates of Terminal 3. The lounges will be rebranded as Plaza Premium Lounge by CAC and EAS.
The goal is to enhance the airport hospitality experience with PPG’s global standards and support Egypt’s vision of becoming a premier global tourist destination. The country targets 30 million tourists annually by 2028 and a 50% increase in airport capacity by 2030.
This landmark partnership marks the official market entry of PPG into Egypt, another important milestone in the company’s expansion in the MENA region, alongside its recent expansions into other key markets in the region, such as Saudi Arabia, Kenya and Abu Dhabi.
“Egypt represents a burgeoning market in global tourism, with Cairo International Airport being a key hub, connecting travellers to Egypt and across Africa and the MENA region. We are committed to enhancing the airport experience and supporting Egypt’s vision in becoming a premier global destination. Therefore, we are pleased to forge a joint venture with Plaza Premium Group in collaboration with the Egyptian Airport Services to embark on a new era of world-class airport hospitality,” stated Magdy Ishak Azzer, chairman and chief executive officer of Cairo Airport Company.