Air traffic controllers threaten to strike Thursday

Cairo International Airport traffic controllers threatened to go on strike for several hours on Thursday, closing the air space to incoming flights, except for air ambulances and presidential planes.

They say the corrupt policies adopted by the airport administration under the Mubarak regime are still in place.

The airport also witnessed protests on Sunday by air hostesses and security personnel demanding better working conditions.

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