CAIRO — As Egypt continues upgrading its St. Catherine International Airport at considerable cost, critics are questioning whether the effort will ever pay off.
The comprehensive renovation in South Sinai province is estimated to cost 1 billion Egyptian pounds ($62.4 million). The two-phase project includes the annexation of 1,000 acres to the existing 465 and will increase passenger and flight capacity and establish a number of new administrative and technical facilities, including a VIP lounge. The first phase should be complete by mid-month.