"The airline is interested in flights to Egypt and can start them approximately in September this year," TASS reports.

The airline said it welcomes the decision of the Russian authorities to increase the number of permits for flights to Egypt and awaits the publication of official documents in accordance with the procedures.

Earlier it was reported that from August 27, Russia will increase the number of regular flights to Egypt on the routes Moscow - Hurghada and Moscow - Sharm el-Sheikh.