British Airways suspends flights to Cairo amid security concerns

British Airways has suspended flights to Cairo for seven days amid security concerns.

Some passengers at Heathrow Airport were told after they travelled there to board their flights on Saturday.

A letter handed to travellers and later posted on social media said the decision was made "as a precaution" following a review of "security arrangements".

The latest FCO guidance states there is a "heightened risk of terrorism" against flights from the UK to Egypt and says there are already "additional security measures are in place".

They advise against travel to much of the country, but popular tourist areas such as Hurghada, Abu Simbel and Luxor are considered safe.

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