Egypt’s air carrier cancels international flights over strikeSeptember 7, 2012 - 16:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Egypt’s national air carrier grounded its international flights from Cairo Friday because of a 12-hour strike by the company’s flight attendants, AP reports. Hundreds of passengers crowded into the airport, some protesting the disruption of their travel plans and arguing with airport staff. Security checkpoints were set up on the road to the airport to keep passengers away, preventing a bigger backlog because of the strike that began after dawn Friday. Some passengers dodged the roadblocks, carrying their luggage and walking to the terminal. Company officials said as many as 20 international flights were cancelled, but domestic flights were not affected. EgyptAir estimated its losses from the canceled flights by midday at $10 million. The flight attendants are demanding improved working conditions. EgyptAir cabin crew employees have long complained of shortage of staff, accusing the company of using the minimum number of attendants, undermining services. The attendants are calling on management to establish a separate unit in the company for the cabin crews, along with an increase in their benefits. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |