UK sees higher number of tourists to Egypt this year, but pays lip service to flights to Sharm

The number of UK holidaymakers visiting Egypt is expected to rise to 450,000 in FY2018, up from 350,000 in FY2017, UK Ambassador to Egypt Geoffrey Adams told Egypt Today. While he did confirm that negotiations with the UK over the resumption of direct flights with Sharm El Sheikh were going well, he hit us with the "promising results soon.” All those holding their breaths have died of asphyxiation months ago.