Subway Station at the Airport

This is the walk from the London Heathrow Airport subway station to Terminal 2.

(Editor’s Note: EgyptAir, a member of the Star Alliance, operates out of Terminal 2 at Heathrow.)

Path to Terminal 2

The route leading to Terminal 2.

Escalator to the Departure Lobby

Escalator heading up to the Terminal 2 departure lobby.

To the Departure Lobby

After riding the escalator, pass through this gate and turn left to reach the departure lobby.

Departure Lobby Entrance

Entrance to the Terminal 2 departure lobby.

This terminal is known as the Queen’s Terminal at Heathrow Airport.

Check-in Counter

The EgyptAir check-in counter.

Boarding Pass

My boarding pass.

At London Heathrow, I was directed to use the Air Canada Lounge.

Duty-Free Area

View of the duty-free area after clearing immigration.

Lounge Entrance

This is the entrance to the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge.

The Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge is also located on the same floor.

Singapore Airlines Lounge

Although I was told to use the Air Canada Lounge, I decided to visit the Singapore Airlines Lounge on the same floor instead.

The business class section of the Singapore Airlines Lounge offers semi-private seating, making it a comfortable place to relax.

Bar Counter

This is the bar counter in the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge.

You can pour your own wine, while beers and cocktails in the fridge are available upon request from the staff.

Wine Corner

A selection of sparkling wine, red wine, and white wine at the bar counter.

Snacks and Juice Corner

A corner offering snacks, juice, and cookies.

Ice Cream Freezer

A refrigerator filled with ice cream.

Salad, Cheese, and Ham Corner

A section with salads, cheeses, and cold cuts.

Meal I Had

Here’s what I had in the lounge:

Rugby World Cup

While enjoying my food and drinks, I watched the Rugby World Cup broadcast in the lounge — the Japan vs. Samoa match on October 5, 2019.

Second Meal

I went for seconds:

Ice Cream

This ice cream was quite unique:

The Singapore Sling is a signature cocktail of Singapore, made from dry gin, cherry brandy, and pineapple juice. Turning it into an ice cream flavor? Pretty impressive!

Boarding Aircraft

This is the EgyptAir aircraft for the flight from London to Cairo. It is currently being prepared for departure.

Just Before Boarding

This is the corridor leading to the aircraft after passing through the gate.

Business Class Seat

This is a business class seat, which reclines to nearly 180 degrees for lie-flat comfort.

Inside the Business Class Cabin

The business class cabin has a 2-3-2 layout. While not a private suite, the seats are large and spacious for sitting and relaxing.

Message Stickers

These are stickers you can place on your seat to notify the cabin crew during sleep:

Seat Pitch

Here is the view of the seat in front. There’s plenty of legroom, allowing for a relaxed seating experience.

Welcome Drink

I received pineapple juice as a welcome drink.

Since Egypt is an Islamic country and Islam is the state religion, EgyptAir does not serve alcohol. Only soft drinks are available.

Amenity Bag

This is the amenity bag I received. It was made of leather and of high quality—definitely a nice souvenir.

In-Flight After Takeoff

After takeoff, passengers were enjoying entertainment on their personal screens.

Table Setting

As meal service began, a white tablecloth was laid out on the tray table.

Appetizer

This was the appetizer plate:

Main Course Cart

The main course was served from a cart, allowing passengers to see and choose their meal. This old-style service was common among airlines in the past but has become rare since the 2000s.

Meal I Chose

I selected the chicken dish:

Dessert Cart

The dessert service cart included:

Dessert I Had

Here is what I chose for dessert:

Arrival in Cairo

I arrived in Cairo. The flight from London to Cairo was about 4 to 4.5 hours. It felt like we arrived in no time after enjoying the in-flight meal.

In the background, you can see many people holding placards—these are assistants who help passengers with immigration procedures. Egypt’s immigration process can be a bit complicated, so for around 5,000 yen, you can pay for their assistance.

Airport Lounge

Since I wasn’t entering the country, I headed to the airport lounge in Cairo.

This one is called the “Alioth Lounge.”

Food Corner (1)

Here is the food corner inside the lounge.

Food Corner (2)

More food items available in the lounge:

Departure Gate for Narita (1)

This is the boarding gate for EgyptAir’s flight to Tokyo Narita.

Departure Gate for Narita (2)

Gate for EgyptAir flight MS004 to Tokyo Narita.

Just Before Boarding

This is the passageway leading to the aircraft door.

Business Class Seat

This is the business class seat I had for this flight.

It’s the same seat type as the one I used on the London–Cairo leg.

Seat View

I’ve taken my seat.

Possibly an Egyptian Amulet

This decorative frame was displayed near the front lavatory of the cabin.

It could be an Islamic or Egyptian amulet—likely something symbolic to wish for a safe journey.

Welcome Drink

I was served tomato juice as a welcome drink.

Amenity Bag

I received an amenity bag.

It’s the same as the one I received on the London–Cairo flight.

Stars on the Cabin Ceiling

When the cabin lights were dimmed, “stars” appeared on the ceiling—a service meant to let you fall asleep under a starry sky.

This kind of service is also offered on airlines like Emirates.

On this flight, I actually fell asleep before takeoff, so I unfortunately missed the first meal.

Mid-flight Snack

Since I was asleep and missed the first meal, I was served a snack instead:

Tablecloth

A tablecloth was laid out for the meal.

I believe the drink served here was guava juice.

Breakfast – Starter and Dessert

This is the breakfast plate served before landing:

Breakfast – Main Dish

The main course for breakfast included:

Arrival in Narita

I arrived safely in Narita.