# EgyptAir Business Class review

EgyptAir Business on the new A350-900 (suites with doors), the 787-9 and the older 777-300ER, non-stops to Cairo from five US cities, and what EgyptAir Business costs from the US.

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Publisher: BusinessClassTravel.us (ARC/IATA-partner Business Class consolidator)
Published: 2026-10-10
Airline: EgyptAir (MS/MSR), Star Alliance; hubs Cairo (CAI)

## Is EgyptAir Business Class worth it in 2026?

EgyptAir Business Class has improved sharply in 2026. Its new A350-900, flying New York JFK daily plus Chicago and Los Angeles, has 1-2-1 suites with sliding doors; the 787-9 on Newark and Washington has a 1-2-1 seat without a door. EgyptAir flies non-stop to Cairo from five US airports and serves no alcohol on board. Contracted New York-Cairo fares run $3,200-$4,800 round-trip.

- A350-900 suites with doors: JFK (daily), Chicago and Los Angeles
- 787-9 (1-2-1, no door): Newark and Washington Dulles
- Non-stops to Cairo from five US cities
- Star Alliance; no alcohol served on board

## The 60-second verdict

- **The A350 suite is a big step up.** (strength): EgyptAir's first A350-900 arrived in February 2026 with 30 Business suites with sliding doors in a 1-2-1 layout, and it flies New York JFK daily plus Chicago and Los Angeles.
- **Five US non-stops.** (strength): EgyptAir flies non-stop to Cairo from New York JFK, Newark, Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare (since June 2026) and Los Angeles (since May 2026).
- **Star Alliance access.** (strength): United MileagePlus members earn on EgyptAir flights, and Star Alliance programs can book EgyptAir Business when award space is released.
- **Check the aircraft.** (mixed): The 787-9 on Newark and Washington has a good 1-2-1 seat without a door, and the older 777-300ER has angled 2-3-2 seats. We confirm the aircraft on every quote.
- **A dry airline.** (mixed): EgyptAir serves no alcohol on board, which matters to some travelers on a 10-14 hour flight.

## The new A350-900 suites

EgyptAir took its first of 16 A350-900s in February 2026. Business has 30 suites in a 1-2-1 layout with sliding doors, and the aircraft offers Wi-Fi with free messaging and some free browsing. It debuted on Cairo-New York JFK in April 2026 and now flies that route daily through at least January 2027, as well as Chicago and Los Angeles.

## 787-9 and 777-300ER

The 787-9, used on Newark and Washington Dulles, has 30 Business seats in a 1-2-1 reverse-herringbone layout: fully flat with direct aisle access, but no door. The older 777-300ER has angled 2-3-2 seats and is no longer the scheduled aircraft on New York through January 2027.

## US network

EgyptAir flies non-stop to Cairo from New York JFK (daily), Newark, Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare (three weekly since June 21, 2026) and Los Angeles (three weekly since May 23, 2026). The airline has said it aims for daily service on all its US routes by early 2027.

## Lounges and miles

EgyptAir operates several lounges in its home Terminal 3 at Cairo. Its program is EgyptAir Plus, and as a Star Alliance member it earns and redeems with partners such as United MileagePlus and Air Canada Aeroplan.

## EgyptAir vs competitors

| Feature | EgyptAir | Turkish Airlines | Qatar Airways |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Business seat to Cairo | A350-900 suite with door (non-stop) | Via Istanbul; check the aircraft | Qsuite with door via Doha |
| Non-stop to Cairo | Yes, from five US cities | One-stop via Istanbul | One-stop via Doha |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | Star Alliance | Oneworld |
| Typical contracted fare | $3,200-$4,800 JFK-Cairo non-stop | $2,800-$4,200 JFK-Cairo via Istanbul | Quoted per date |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does EgyptAir Business Class cost from the US?

Published Business Class from the US to Cairo typically runs $4,800-$7,200 round-trip. Through a consolidator, the New York JFK-Cairo non-stop is regularly $3,200-$4,800 in shoulder season; one-stops via Istanbul can come in lower, from about $2,800.

### Does EgyptAir Business Class have a door?

On the new A350-900, yes: 30 suites with sliding doors, flying New York JFK, Chicago and Los Angeles. The 787-9 on Newark and Washington has a 1-2-1 seat without a door.

### Which US cities have non-stop EgyptAir flights?

New York JFK, Newark, Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare and Los Angeles, all to Cairo.

### Does EgyptAir serve alcohol?

No. EgyptAir is a dry airline and serves no alcohol on board, in Business Class or otherwise.

### Can I use United miles on EgyptAir?

Yes. EgyptAir is in Star Alliance, so United MileagePlus and Aeroplan can book EgyptAir Business when award space is released, and EgyptAir flights earn United miles.