The Tourism Ministry is considering subsidizing domestic air travel by up to EGP 300 per ticket as a way of encouraging local tourism, which has been suffering as a result of the recent surge in ticket, Al Borsa reports. The cheapest domestic flight now stands at EGP 1,250 and the ministry is hoping to see that cut to EGP 800 once the subsidy, which would apply to public and privately-held airlines, comes into effect. Airlines are expected to meet with the ministry next week to resume discussions and present pricing plans and promotional offers.

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