EgyptAir will launch weekly domestic direct flights on 20 February between the cities of Sharm El-Sheikh and Luxor, the national carrier said on Tuesday. More flights will be scheduled if there is demand, the company said in a statement. The statement added that the flights will be scheduled for every Thursday until 28 May, and will use Airbus A220-300 planes. According to EgyptAir, the new flights will help ease the movement of tourists between cities, promoting tourism.