Egyptian Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh al-Hefny on Monday oversaw the arrival of the body of flight attendant Azza Ramzy at Alexandria International Airport.
Ramzy, 28, worked as a flight attendant for the Saudi airline “Flynas” and passed away due to injuries sustained at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh attack.
The body was transported from al-Qassim Airport in Saudi Arabia following her death in the attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Her family was present to receive the remains—a scene defined by grief and loss.
Hefny expressed his deep sorrow over the tragedy, offering his sincere condolences and sympathy to Hefny’s family.
The minister directed that all necessary measures be taken to facilitate the reception of the body and expedite arrival procedures, while ensuring that the family receives full care and support during this difficult time.
The flight attendant’s body arrived aboard a private “Flynas” aircraft at approximately 11:30 PM on Monday. Afterward, the family transported the body to the al-Atf area in the city of al-Mahmoudiya, Beheira Governorate, for the funeral procession.
Widespread mourning
The Governor of Beheira, Jacqueline Azer, expressed her deepest sorrow and grief over the death of the flight attendant—a native of Atf village in the Mahmoudiya district.
Azer extended her sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the deceased’s family, relatives, and the community of al-Atf, praying that Allah grant her mercy.
Grief fell over the city of Mahmoudiya in Beheira Governorate following the announcement of Ramzy’s death.
Neighbors gathered outside the deceased’s home on Sunday and Monday to offer their condolences to the mourning family, gripped by shock.
Social media posts paid moving tributes to the late flight attendant, offering prayers for mercy and forgiveness for her, and for patience and solace for her family.
AlQahera News reported that the Egyptian diplomatic mission is monitoring the health status of Egyptians injured in the attack, while simultaneously finalized procedures to repatriate the flight attendant’s body.
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation had announced that a Houthi attack on Saturday targeting the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resulted in 12 deaths and 309 injuries, involving citizens and residents of various nationalities.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm