Twenty-Three hot air balloons flew in the skies of Luxor on Monday 3/10/2022, carrying 620 tourists of different nationalities, said Ahmed Aboud, the representative of the Egyptian Federation of Hot Air Ballooning Companies in Luxor.

Aboud added that Egypt ranks third globally in the hot air balloon rides, stressing that all operators concerned are committed to follow the instructions of civil aviation authorities for safe and secure rides, according to a statement.

The official highlighted that Luxor is one of the most international cities which is famous for hot air balloon rides, due to its warm atmosphere.

Source: State Information Service Egypt