I had an issue with Egypt Air in 2021 and would never fly that airline again. We were seated in business class flying back to JFK from Cairo when a women gets on the plane, sees me and my friend sitting in business and says to us why are in my parents seats that's not right you should move. The flight attendant then demands our boarding passes. Mind you this woman walked on the plane accusing us of being in her parents seats, huh? We showed our pass and of course were in the right seats. The flight attendant was very rude and demanding towards us. He never apologized and just walked away from us. That women was seated in the main cabin. She spent the remainder of the flight coming into business visiting her parents who were seated in front of us and no one stopped her. Since when do flights allow that? We travel a lot and vowed never to fly with them again.
Ok, I get it, the woman was very rude in her approach to the seat issue, but I do not get where the flight attendant did wrong. Is it not the procedure to ask for boarding pass(es) when seat disputes arise? And although the attendant could have apologized for the embarrassing situation - which goes a long way in customer relations - I think it was more important for the uncouth woman to apologize. Afterall, she caused the entire unpleasant situation.
@@dakg8034 "I do not get where the flight attendant did wrong," are you joking? Not apologizing for that issue is not wrong? It's not illegal. But it is 100% wrong. If you don't think it's wrong... I don't want to add anything else because UA-cam will delete this comment.
@@DesmondKarani You may add anything else you wish Mr. Desmond. Whatever that be will be a reflection on YOU; not me. And in case you missed it, what you have expressed (just as I did), is an opinion. And the last time I checked, opinions or neither right nor wrong; they are simply the subjective viewpoint of the beholder. I trust you understand that. Therefore, you have a right to feel one way about an issue, just as the next person has a right to hold whatever view they wish on the same issue. Have a good day.
@@dakg8034 😄The problem with your opinion is how hypocritical it is. It's like a person finding another drowning in a river and not saving them. They didn't do anything illegal by not saving them. But everyone knows that what they did is wrong. You've made a very good point. Whatever anyone says is reflection of them. If you can't see any wrong doing on this issue, it shows who you really are.
@@anti-narc1343 thousands others are though. That is why their national rally party is gaining strength. Because people are coming there and playing victim.
Kenyans in the diaspora stopped flying egypt air long time ago cause of how they treat us at their airport and yet its just a stopover. Kenyans arent that obsessed with egypt
@@Be-Rean That flying museum is no-go for most Kenyans. It's sales office in Nairobi has been closed for Godot years. No travel agency want to sale its ticket. Horrible!
@@manassehkisame6286 It's actually a beautiful country despite the scorching hot weather. Yes unfortunately racism does exist but it's not everyone and it's not everywhere. But to insult a nation like that is ignorant. I've lived in both Kenya and Egypt & Egyptian history is on another level. It's a much bigger country and has better infrastructure than Kenya. Only South Africa can compete with Egypt in Africa😃 And the Pyramids are one of the 7 wonders of the world. Kenya has nothing that can even compare😂
@@blackman4lifePerfect example of the blackman foolishness keep forcing urself on their neck like an orphan, later u will start crying on social media how they had maltreated you
I'm Asian American and went to Egypt with my best friend since childhood who is African American. I definitely noticed the racist treatment he got compared to me. After immigration and security where they check your bags before you enter the country, he was randomly stopped by security and interviewed even though he was just steps behind me. He had to wave at me to come over as I had kept walking and I told the security that we were traveling together and they let him go. From what I understand, they profile any Black people coming into Egypt and Black people are under constant harassment by the police and other security officials on the streets as many come in as refugees and are looked down upon. It was pretty shocking to see that and I felt bad for him.
I like how you dress professionally and project a positive representation of African-American travelers. Guess that’s why you travel with so much luggage.
@@Jazz-fg2dm I get your point, but my comment was acknowledging his attempt to dress in a presentable manner - not to critique the appropriateness of his fashion sensibility.
Many Sudanese Africans dying from starvation and war at alarming rates. Yet, they want us Africans to support Gaza and Hamas. Once again, Africans ignored for Gaza.
@@lifehacks1019Egyptians like to fly their own..because they barter the prices down..and others pay the higher prices..I still had to fly Egypt air..and never will..frequent losing Luggage means their people take it
On a flight from Europe to Nairobi, one mofo at Cairo scanned my passport a million times. He then handed it over to his colleague who did the same thing. After wasting 10 minutes of my life, I got my passport back with weird stares. On the plane, I wasn't even asked what I wanna eat between chicken and beef. The chicken and a bottle of water were just put on my "table". Meanwhile, Arabs next to me were asked several questions before being served whatever they wanted. Keep off that airline.
Good to know! As a frequent flyer myself... I got the same treatment traveling Emirates and I swore NEVER again. I even got sick after I ate the food they served me but when I politely asked for hot water they would not bother. Next to me was an Indian man and a white woman and the only person they kept asking if she needed anything was the white woman. The racism was so obvious and even the white woman seemed so uncomfortable every time she was asked that question while we were totally ignored yet we all paid airfare or rather their salaries.
Many Sudanese Africans dying from starvation and war at alarming rates. Yet, they want us Africans to support Gaza and Hamas. Once again, Africans ignored for Gaza.
As an EGYPTIAN -AMERICAN CITIZEN, I get stopped every time I leave and enter and my passport is passed to someone else to check and I get it back 15 or so minutes later, I AM A FEMALE WITH NO RECORD and this happens to me every single time! WHY DO YOU FEEL LIKE IT ALWAYS HAS TO BE RACISM? ARE YOU TRYING TO PLAY THE VICTIM EVERY TIME, EVEN OUTSIDE OF THE US? GROW UP!
I heard of a Nigerian passenger getting falsely accused of sexual assault at the egypt airport, & the police tried to force him in writing to say he did it.
Yep, he's a Nigerian pastor and they try to set him up for SA and extort him.. Thank God he refused to sign the documents cos it wasn't in English.. Smh
Which is crazy because Egyptians are known for Sexual harassment. It's almost like it's apart of their culture. I heard women can't really walk outside without being groped or harassed.
If you lay low, not too loud, non confrontational, doing nothing illegal, and you don't talk to their women, you should be able to sail through. Yes, the is a dose of racism but peoples from the 21 African countries banned from the UAE need to pull their socks up, get their countries in order, and do away with the toxic traits of their respective cultures.
Exactly. That would have validated his claim.. Furthermore, when he was exiting the plane, i saw people darker than him in front. Is he just saying it happened to him? Ion kno.. A lot of youtubers lately have been up here with this " traveling/ living abroad while black" content. And i gotta admit, some bruhs be reaching with the " racism" claims.
@yungbfreshim Im gonna be real. The more I've traveled in the eastern hemisphere as a BA, the more I've seen the international politics of reputation. With that being said, the more i discovered that certain African travelers, specifically Nigerians, have accumulated a bad reputation when traveling due to thier well known oraganized criminal element. Locals in Asia put me on to this. Human/ drug trafficking, importation, ID theft, passport fraud, prostitution rings, overstaying visas, etc. They've been known to do this so long that governments have taken extra screening measures. Locals also know thier reputation. This is a factor in Black Americans and blacks in general being sweated at certain international airports.
For the life of me, Cooper I don’t understand why y’all travel and spend your money to countries that are reviewed to be racist? I don’t care what history or asset a country has. I’m not traveling to any country that it is known to be racist, let alone flying a racist airplane; hell to tha no!
Because not everyone has the same experience. Some people have major issues like this video, and others have no problem. If based your travel on what others say, you’ll be stuck at home
I feel you! Racism while traveling can sneak up on you, and you can easily misjudge how quickly things can go south. Gotta stay woke…always read the room. Just like you don’t visit a “sundown town” in America. 👀 Also….”flying a RACIST AIRPLANE”….took me out🤣
I studied in Egypt for two years. Was invited to Kenya by my Kenyan girlfriend for holiday. I and another American classmate named Melvin booked two flights on EgyptAir for a two week trip to Nairobi. We flew directly from Cairo to Nairobi. We reached without incident EXCEPT our luggage and the luggage of all the passengers on the entire flight went to Rome instead. We did get our luggage though, about 3 days later. On another note, we were the only American black people on the plane and while we were waiting, in vain, for the luggage, when the carousel kept turning and turning completely empty, it became clear there was a major problem. Everyone waiting grew livid, irate and abusive to the Kenyan employees. Everyone, except Melvin and I. After living as students in Egypt and dealing with Cairo chaos we were both cracking light jokes to each other like our luggage will show up, “Insha’Allah, bokrah, ma’alesh” which is an Egyptian saying meaning “if God wills, tomorrow, shit happens.” LOL They use the saying so much they call it IBM for short. A Kenyan officer observing the whole thing walked over to us and asked to see our passports. We humbly complied, but thinking, “what now?” He looked them over and then said follow me. He walked us past several red hot passengers to the desk in front. He asked us to wait just on the other side, while he flipped through our passports and began stamping them, never once looking back up. The other passengers started protesting, “wait, we were here first.” The officer completed stamping. When done he looked up at us, smiled, and said “Welcome to Kenya. Please enjoy your time with us.” He then turned to the red faced, gobsmacked passengers and said, verbatim, “Now, who’s first?”
Blacks must forgot about the Arab slave trade better known as the black halocaust wayyy worst than the Atlantic slave trade. Africans need to recapture all their stolen lands from all these damn invaders who also claim their ancestors and heritage. I’m so tired of these racist mutts
So I'm a black American and I'm gonna play devil's advocate here. I think we have to be very careful as black people to 1) not expect to encounter racism everywhere we go, and 2) not to read racism into every bad experience. This was brought home to me after I got my first job after college working in the corporate office of a large insurance company. I was perhaps the ONLY black person in the entire building. The only other black employees in the company were the janitorial and mail staff and they worked in the basement. I worked in HR which was staffed by a bunch of secretaries. Every morning I went into work, I would cheerfully greet all the secretaries. They all cheerfully answered, except for one. Every time I would greet her in the morning, she would just sneer at me, so I naturally assumed she was racist. This went on for a couple of weeks until I just gave up and decided to avoid crossing her path at all costs. Then after observing for a few months I realized that she sneered and snapped at EVERYONE, not just me (my supervisor would later reveal that they couldn't fire her because she was close to retirement). She wasn't racist, she was just an unpleasant individual! Shortly after I quit my job and decided to move to Europe, where I still am today. The HR office decided to throw me a going away party and to my surprise this same secretary came right up to me with a beaming smile on her face and embraced me. This was so unexpected that I didn't know how to react. She kept saying how she was going to miss me and how she appreciated my polite manners and how I used to cheer her up every morning. I had no idea she even noticed or cared! She then gave me a little card with her home number and made me promise to keep in touch with her. Are there racist people in this world? YES there are, but they are an increasingly small number of people that are powerless to affect your life in any meaningful way. We're no longer living in the 19th century, we're not even in the 1950's and 60's. Most people are NOT racist, and in my experience, most people couldn't care LESS about your race. They care mostly about your ATTITUDE. So many of us in the black community go around EXPECTING and HOPING to encounter racism wherever we go. Then the slightest negative experience is used to confirm our suspicion that a people, a city, a country, etc. are "racist". Sometimes people are just having a bad day. Sometimes they're having domestic problems at home and take out their frustrations on you. Sometimes you remind them of someone they dislike. Maybe it's the way you dress, the way you talk, your mannerisms, etc. "RACISM" shouldn't be our default explanation for every single negative experience! Furthermore, if you start every journey EXPECTING to experience racism, guess what? Our expectations are the SAME THING as a PRAYER!! You're actually PRAYING for racism! Whatever you expect, whatever you pray for, it has an ironic way of actually coming true. So if you start your day expecting to meet positive people and have only positive experiences, most likely you will encounter exactly that. The same principle works in reverse as well - if you start your day expecting to meet negative people and only have negative experiences, well, you're the one actually summoning all that negativity into your life! We black Americans need to stop being so paranoid and expecting the world to be inexplicably against us. Most people are NOT racist and most negative experiences have NOTHING whatsoever to do with racism!
I understand what you're saying but this particular incidence with the flight stewardess claiming that he didn't ask for food while she served other ppl next to him who most likely didn't ask for food can only be explained by racism.
@@pegboh3315 Can it? There were other black people on that aircraft, were they likewise NOT served by the flight attendant? What was the FULL conversation between him and the flight attendant? Why would a flight attendant serve everyone else on the aircraft but for some strange reason go out of her way to deliberately EXCLUDE the one individual with an American passport? One of my good friends is a flight attendant and from what he tells me, there are two sides to EVERY story on board. In most of these incredible stories about flight attendants behaving badly, the passengers usually and conveniently leave out the other side of the story, usually a conversation or previous interaction that more fully explains the actions of the flight crew. In this story we get no context, no full conversation, no details, just the claim that the flight attendant ignored him because she was "racist". Problem is, it takes A LOT of energy to be racist and in this era of UA-cam and cell phone recording devices you can actually get FIRED for documented racist behavior.
While I sort of agree with you, some og what you are saying sounds like house slave logic. I do agree sometimes thats just how people are and it is not personal. Even imo TRUE racism is not always personal, they are just sad individuals but it is the stealth racism that is annoying to me.
@@LeolaGlamour What on earth is supposed to be achieved by labeling an argument "house slave logic"? An argument is either logical or it is not, it either passes scrutiny or it does not. The need to denigrate betrays the feebleness of one's own point of view.
There were 5 other black Africans that walked past your seat on the plane, were they treated bad as well? There’s a black woman with braids behind you on the other side seated, you didn’t see her either?
If he flew Ethiopian the title would have been “(*Consistently) Good airline treats me with respect” and it wouldn’t have been very helpful (*or a surprise) to everyone. I like trying out the flag carrying airlines of destination countries when possible to get the full experience too.
@@g3johnston I'm just saying, I don't give people money if I feel they will disrespect me. We need to use our coins intentionally.🤔💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽I lived in Italy for years and when it started getting racist, I left.
Maybe Egypt Air was the cheapest for the day he was leaving or from just looking a bit on Google flights, it seems Ethiopian along with the all other airlines making that trip make 1 stop in the trip with the exception being Egypt Air.
I am a Black American Woman married to a Middle Eastern Man fir 30 years, we visited Cairo, Egypt and it was like the Wild wikd west. Everyone wanted to get money out of us, including the police !! When they realized that my husband spoke thrir language and was Arab too they stopped and moved on to the next group of people!! When you leave America, there's no such thing as "Black People ", you are what country you are from. We have never went back
As an American woman of color, I've been flying Egypt Air exclusively from JFK to Cairo purchasing my visa at the Cairo airport for $25 USD with no problems with the airline ever. Egypt Air also provided hotel accommodations when my layovers were long from Cairo to final destination (at nice hotels)
There is nothing fascinating about Egypt...You tube videos have made it easier for the rest of Africa to tour the old tombs and to witness the garbage ridden streets...The mystery is gone
I disagree. There is no reason for me to travel to a desolate desert country with people who hate Americans 🇺🇸 There is NOTHING I need to see in Egypt🇪🇬 I rather visit South America, South Africa or South East Asia.
They got mad when they found out mummies were Nubians lol and not like them lol… North Africa countries think they are better cause they are lighter…. Joke is on them
Thank you Cooper. I have heard many horrible stories about flying Egypt airlines and as black tourist visiting Egypt. Never had any desire to visit Egypt and I have visited several African countries Egypt was never one of them. Two of my girlfriends visited Egypt, on the flight the airline host spilled water on her while serving food, she apologized, but we knew it was no accident. She made a complaint to the airline corporate office, as of today no reply. This was two years ago. Then while in Cairo they were sexual harassed, keep in mind they respected the culture, dressed appropriately, etc, but was still disrespected. Spend your money where you're welcome. Goodluck!! Glad you are capturing these stories so people can be aware.
I'm a melanated woman living in Egypt for 8 yrs. Everybody has a story about every country. We fall into the trap of looking to be offended all the time. White, melanated, Chinese, Hispanics.... all complain of harassment in Egypt. It's not a "racist" thing. I work in tourism here. Egypt has some of the most hospitable people I have met in the world, and I've been to 40 countries. It's only Southern Egypt I can boast about, land of the Nubians. Cairo and Alexandria are an entirely different culture.
by the way, that blue passport has its privileges. I am always talking when I am in the airport, bc the native Africans seem to be the ones to get it, but they won't play around with a blue passport holder....believe it.
@@nkemsells3714 Actually my friends are travelers, they have traveled over 100 countries and from their experiences Egypt was the worst. They have been to places such as Afghanistan, Iran, Syria where they said they received the most love and respect from the people. Yes, they did mentioned visiting the areas where majority Egyptian blacks resided in Egypt, was the only place they were treated well.
@@sarafinalove5330 I'm talking as someone with real life experience over yrs, not someone who has bad encounters over a few days trip. It's not even the same, and I still say, the Egyptian people are the friendly and most hospitable of the 40 countries I've visited and lived in.
@@nkemsells3714 Well your experience is yours. Good for you. It's not going to change other people's experience whether or not it's for one day or a lifetime of experience. I respect theirs and I respect yours. First impressions hold significant POWER. Good day.
Good to see that you made it to Kemit safe and sound, Jackson. I have heard about racism in Egypt so be careful. Looking forward to the upcoming content.
Kemit means black land, and Egypt also includes the Dshr'et of the red land. Maybe you don't get any respect when you try to bastardize the name of the country
Black Americans have been so severely shell shocked from American racism that every act of rudeness, denied service, or mere avoidance is presumed to stem from racism. It’s not. I’m American and I lived in Egypt for years. People in Cairo in general come across as rude and abrasive as with most overpopulated city centers. And Egyptian women in particular tend to avoid interacting with men out of religious modesty. Even those in customer service positions are very short and direct with men. It would seem rude unless you understand the culture.
😂 why is that?? As a melanated person, I've lived here for 8 yrs. What's the problem? People treat me better here than my own family members... on GOD. The other day I was taking out my trash to the bin. About 8 stray dogs smelled the food, surrounding me barking closely. Nothing I did could shake them. I started screaming a bit. Six women ran from their homes in an attempt to help me, until a motorbike rolled up to run the dogs off. In the USA, nobody would help you but you'd see them all with their cell phones trying to film your demise. There's nothing like the heart of Egyptian people. Don't believe the hype!! These people have a heart of gold. Perhaps the ppl in authority behave this way, but the average Egyptian has a white heart. B/c many of them are poor, I cannot say they won't try to take a little money from you in a slick way, but nobody like them in this world, and I've been to 40 countries, including 11 African countries.
I just flew EgyptAir & when I tell you, it was not a good experience. The airport staff is not helpful to people who look like us. You can see the difference in how they service people who look like them (pale) & people who look like us. I asked for pain relief meds from 3 flight attendants due to pressure & they never checked back on me. They treated the Nigerians worse. Never flying w/ them again. All smiles & jokes with the pale ppl & straight faced with melinated people
Our typical black American. Sunglasses at 1am, suited and booted to sit in coach. Acting like hes the only black person on the flight, while he exits the plane behind black people. On the racism, not much to comment on because we didnt really get the evidence to back the claim, but as a black person who had experienced varying levels of racism, I wont say he didnt experience something bad.
Stay cautious bro. On another note, be humble. You have this ego about being a "black American" in Africa and expecting that's a rubber stamp to VIP treatment once they hear your accent. Naaa man, plenty of accomplished expats so miss it with the, "what if I told you I am a black American" attitude even when doing the street interviews. Couldn't help but notice you were already on edge on your way to "26C". And with you being a "content creator" don't you think the moment they didn't serve you food would've been worth capturing on video rather than dissecting after the flight? Now that would be some content right there which TBH, has been lacking from your corner man. But all the best, still support ya regardless, keep pushing
OMG! I commented the same thing. He said one too many times that he has seen where "black" people had problems in Egypt, so at the beginning of the video, I said, if there is no problem, he's going to make it one, just for content. I think this was all just for content, and it started at the airport, not even on the plane.
A Black American has every right to be proud of who they are and expect basic decency in the world. Its our traditional to actually address injustice rather than sit there scared of authority, if youve had to fight a world pan eurpean superpower for 400 years alone without a homefield advantage, then maybe you too wouldnt take no disrespect from anyone else in the world. His accent says that he has thoroughly survived the impossible and didnt flee.
@nomadnationvip Some airlines bring people who place special order meals their food first b4 bringing food for general passengers. I always place a special order meal on Emirates bc they bring that food first. Otherwise, I don't see this happening. Why him? He carried on far too much about being the only melanated man on the flight. As I stated, many men in Egypt look just like him...same complexion so he could have been a countryman for all the flight crew knew. It's gonna be interesting to view the rest of his content bc I'm calling BS on this. Some people can find a problem for every opportunity.
Been flying Egypt Air for over 20 yrs and never once experienced a problem. Always purchased my visa at the airport on arrival, no problem, also no problems in the country for the 21 yrs being here.
I have flown on Egypt Air to Cairo from Paris, France and back... It was a business trip; so, there was a group of us. I can tell you that Egypt Air is not the best airline and there are times where Egyptians have acted different towards Black Americans compared to White Americans on our business trips. But hopefully, your experience will get better. Cairo is a cool city.
I took a trip to Egypt via Egyptair in 12/2018. The flight headed there was uneventful. However, coming back, I had to request the security manager/supervisor because after going through five security check points and having my carry on checked, they wanted to take my phone charger. I refused to have them take it. I said what in the hell, I've gone through JFK, came into Egypt with the charger, why are you looking to confiscate it? Somehow, there was this concern about the charger being an explosive. I'm going back and forth with them, and this white lady came up to me and said stop arguing with them, and I advised her of what was happening. She stood behind me. Then they kept asking for my US passport and asked me why am I here in their country? I was taken aback, flabbergasted to say the least. It's funny, no one asked me why I was in their country when they were begging me to buy trinkets and patronize their businesses, but I digress. Eventually, they gave my charger to security personnel who was going on my flight, and I was told that they would give it to me when they landed. During the flight, the steward was ignoring me. The seats were beyond uncomfortable, and this arrogant African girl was in front of my pushing her seat in my lap. I asked her to pull her seat up or go in first class. Just an overall miserable flight. But I did what I came to do, I saw the sites and the tour I did of Egypt was ok. The flight coming home was another story...
I did an Egypt trip last summer. Eye opening, yes. But I loved it. It’s true, the EgyptAir experience is a hot mess. Also, “Egyptians” do not consider themselves African, and black Egyptians are called Nubians even though it’s all the same country. I felt nothing but love in southern Egypt (Nubia) visiting Aswan!!!
They are called Nubians because they have their own language and culture that is different from the majority. They are also Egyotians who are known as Egyptiotes. They are Egyptians with a Greek background. The community has been in Egypt for thousands of years but they only name their children Greek names and follow Greek Orthodox Christianity rather than the Muslim majority, or the native Coptic Orthodoxy. Both churches don't recognize each others marriage certificates and baptism. That does not mean that they dislike each other. We respect people's differences. People un the region are generally attached to their roots and country of origin
Watched the whole video full and through, your claims of racism on the flight doesn’t have substantial evidence. My guess is if you were still wearing your shades on the flight which you were in the video maybe she thought you were sleeping and didn’t want to bother you. That’s my input enjoy your stay in Egypt.
What's good, Coop? I'm new to the channel. I flew Egypt Air last year from Cairo to East Africa and I didn't experience any of this madness. Still, I'm glad that you shared this with the viewers. Perhaps certain individuals "hate" to see a Black man flying towards Egypt but when they see you flying out of Egypt, they are relieved.
Thanks Coop for sharing your experience. Exposure is the remedy to changing behavior. Will never get a penny of my money. 2024 we are not accepting nonsense and looking the other way. It must be addressed.
It's not about the blackness. You started this video negative looking for a bad experience and you got it. I never go into a room or a plane counting how many black people there are. If you were engaged with your earphones in sometimes they take that as you don't want anything. It also could be a cultural thing...maybe you actually have to say you want service on that flight. The way I saw it you were looking specifically to call them out upon starting the video.
I have never heard anything good about egypt air. Whether you are black or white. Am Kenyan in diaspora and I would never fly egypt air which is always cheaper but wouldn't fly it
Peace, I'm a New Subbie. I flew EgyptAir early in 2023 (Cairo to Luxor 1-day layover Round trip). Add being a Woman to being an obviously American and Black. What I noticed most was women were treated less than stellar in comparison to the men, then the sliding scale of appearance / Class/ Color. One Whitish appearing Arab/Muslim man seemingly of means ordered the Flight staff around like personal servants the whole flight. He refused to follow directions and was overtly rude to his surrounding flight companions. The same flight attendants overtly submitting to his rudeness would turn around and attempt to be overtly rude to us. Their rudeness smashed up against a wall of impenetrable complete Unbotheredness. I'm flying around Egypt from the States… U are the flying Coat Check Girl on the equivalent of the DMV to Philly route… 💅🏾 Not to mention many of my fellow flight members were giving passengers on the flight to Nepal Eddie Murphy took in “The Golden Child” tease. Girl, please. Thankfully, I was not acting like the atypical “Ugly American”. I simply read my book and igg’d it all. I loved touring Cairo, Giza and Luxor. I flew into Cairo from Paris. My next African tour, Jah willing, will take me to Aswan, Egypt and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ☥✨☮️✨☥
My experience in Egypt was just bad bad bad. The police are worst and one just feel extremely unsafe. I would not recommend to anyone especially if you from Africa.
Could it be the slick look with sunglasses on 😎 inside the airport & airplane, people wondering why this man wearing glasses in the evening? I have lots of friends who are from NYC & ATL that go to Egypt and have never been discriminated
Of all the 54 African states you choose to go to North Africa/Arab territory? I get the fascination with pyramids and the Sphinx, but c'mon it's 2024. Immerse yourself in other African cultures even if the infrastructure in most parts are not up to par. It's all about exploring and demystifying long held beliefs.
Me as an East African dont know how to feel about this comment but want you to know we're not down with y'all west Africans just like we're not down with north Africans
What exactly did she do, not hand you your pound cake first? Sometimes things aren't racist sometimes people are just rude. This video doesn't really illuminate exactly how someone was being racist. At least I didn't see it
I was thinking the same thing, I want to believe him, but I didn't see anything.....And to say don't support EGYPT AIR, you have to show us proof!.....Like I say I want to believe you!
They are racist. They will hand their fellow Arabs everything and walk past you. They would hand them blankets and stuff but when you request they tell you it is finished. But you will still see them handing to other Arabs later. I flew just once and experienced so much on that one flight. I didn't even know it was a thing with Egypt air until I started seeing videos online. The hostesses are super rude to black Africans. I went to their website to complain of the treatment we got and not even an acknowledgement from the airline. Arab passengers were asked to board first while we were told that they were business class in English. When we boarded, all Arabs save for two were seated in the cabin. A Nigerian lady had to raise her voice before she was given a blanket while all the Arabs got freely without asking. So much unpacked in that one flight that I can't even begin to narrate.
Went to Cappadocia last year…absolutely no issue with Turkish airlines. The flight attendants were quite helpful as I got sick on the flight in and I wasn’t treated any differently than the other passengers. In fact, despite me and my friend being one of few black people that we saw in Turkey during our entire trip, everyone (even strangers) were pretty polite and helpful. I would definitely travel there again!
@@Jazz-fg2dm I’m a little confused as to what my anecdote about Turkey has to do with Africa. I was responding specifically to share my experience with using Turkish Airlines.
@@Jazz-fg2dm Well, I’m not from any country in Africa either, so your point is pretty moot. Just because I spoke to my experience traveling with Turkish Airlines doesn’t mean I haven’t or have no intentions of traveling to a country in Africa.
Aha I see you stayed at Narmer Pyramids View hotel! That's the one I stayed in; my first time in Egypt. The view was stunning, food was great, and the host, Sameh, couldn't have been nicer!
Try Ethiopian Airlines. Ethiopian Airlines is bigger, more successful, and safer than the corrupt Egypt Air. It is operated only by Ethiopians, so it is not racist at all! The fleets are much younger than those of Egypt Air, and the pilots and flight attendants are much more experienced, friendly and professional, without any colonial inferiority complex like those of Egypt Air. Unlike Egypt, which has been colonized for several centuries, Ethiopia has never been colonized and has kicked out those who tried. You will not be disappointed flying with Ethiopuan Airlines, trust me. Wish nice and safe trips and thank you for your infos.
I have flown Ethiopian many times, I have seen Addis Ababa airport grow from a simple terminal to a huge hub connecting the whole planet through Africa. Amazing airline, amazing people, amazing culture.
You are not alone bro ..I was employed by an Egyptian diplomat as a chauffer and fo sure I worked for a day and never returned ..Racism is their first name.
What a thing to say “if the plane goes down, I am not going to do….. videos like this are very shameful. I could have done that about Ghana and messed my whole experience up for eternity..
There are black Egyptians who lives an ordinary life in Egypt. As you probably know they are Nubians. If you speak about discrimination it's everywhere in the world,,, so it depends which corner of the world you're in. Some are racist some are not. I'm also from Eritrea, who lives in USA and lived in Cairo for couple years back in 1990. Americans are more racist than any place I have been to. Also Saudis, where I lived couple years too. So, it depends who you're mingling, weather Egyptian, American or any. Some are racist some are not.
I didn't understand what happened exactly? But by the way, half the airplane were black, so it's either you are a very sensitive person, or you just want to defame the airline.
America too have this shit of racism, don't think not to leave America you are on the safe side no no dude ,the safe side is only when they will drop in the grave definitely there you will be safe from this shit of racism.
Me and my husband been to Egypt 3 times and we never had issues. My husband is black and I’m white. We are both Latinos and the only issues we had in Egypt were with rude Nigerians who was rude to my husband.
Flew on Royal Air Maroc, they made an unscheduled stop in some desert town in a intl. disputed zone. Airport was combined civil/military. Thought we were toast.
Brother, I have never seen any racism with Egypt air I always fly my black. I suppose I’m Somalian. I never had any problem. They serve me OK they never had any problem and I don’t know so I wish you would film what happened then we then I could judge you just saying it thank you.
Same here. My last day in Ethiopia (from USA) had flight booked to Egypt and made up some bull that my passport was damaged because one of the pages was folded and ignorant Egyptian manager at the airport in Addis Ababa had the nerve to have an attitude and had to order another last minute flight to a different country. Told me additionally if I wanted to go I had to have a return flight and my friend who is Arab who just flew with them had no issues nor did they tell him he needed a return flight . The level of ignorance of that Egyptian manager over his slave Ethiopian employees at the Addis Ababa airport is astounding. But I guess they don’t like black Israel in the land of the Egyptians who still are contemptuous of a Judah American design
Anyone who goes to Egypt after watching the multitude of videos of travel bloggers ( of all backgrounds and races ) get treated like crap is insane frankly 😂.
This man it lying and shouldn’t be taken seriously. Egyptian people are the most hospitable to foreigners. So long that person has got money to pay their own bills. Egypt airways isn’t a charity organisation it’s bills to pay. He said there’s no other black but just behind him there are 3-4 Somali women wearing Hijab. Can’t figure out his motives but wouldn’t believe a word of his. Could have been paid by another airline. May be paid by another airline.
I had an issue with Egypt Air in 2021 and would never fly that airline again. We were seated in business class flying back to JFK from Cairo when a women gets on the plane, sees me and my friend sitting in business and says to us why are in my parents seats that's not right you should move. The flight attendant then demands our boarding passes. Mind you this woman walked on the plane accusing us of being in her parents seats, huh? We showed our pass and of course were in the right seats. The flight attendant was very rude and demanding towards us. He never apologized and just walked away from us. That women was seated in the main cabin. She spent the remainder of the flight coming into business visiting her parents who were seated in front of us and no one stopped her. Since when do flights allow that? We travel a lot and vowed never to fly with them again.
Ok, I get it, the woman was very rude in her approach to the seat issue, but I do not get where the flight attendant did wrong. Is it not the procedure to ask for boarding pass(es) when seat disputes arise? And although the attendant could have apologized for the embarrassing situation - which goes a long way in customer relations - I think it was more important for the uncouth woman to apologize. Afterall, she caused the entire unpleasant situation.
@@dakg8034 "I do not get where the flight attendant did wrong," are you joking? Not apologizing for that issue is not wrong? It's not illegal. But it is 100% wrong. If you don't think it's wrong... I don't want to add anything else because UA-cam will delete this comment.
@@DesmondKarani You may add anything else you wish Mr. Desmond. Whatever that be will be a reflection on YOU; not me. And in case you missed it, what you have expressed (just as I did), is an opinion. And the last time I checked, opinions or neither right nor wrong; they are simply the subjective viewpoint of the beholder. I trust you understand that. Therefore, you have a right to feel one way about an issue, just as the next person has a right to hold whatever view they wish on the same issue. Have a good day.
@@dakg8034Perfectly stated 👍💯
@@dakg8034 😄The problem with your opinion is how hypocritical it is.
It's like a person finding another drowning in a river and not saving them. They didn't do anything illegal by not saving them. But everyone knows that what they did is wrong.
You've made a very good point. Whatever anyone says is reflection of them. If you can't see any wrong doing on this issue, it shows who you really are.
No Northern African or Indian visits from me. No thanks. I try to source my racism locally
Also add France to that list
@@anti-narc1343...OH yeah, these francks are dirty racist
@@anti-narc1343 why aren’t people emptying themselves from France then? Scores of people still trying to reach France
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Not me though, i don't even like croissant
@@anti-narc1343 thousands others are though. That is why their national rally party is gaining strength. Because people are coming there and playing victim.
Kenyans in the diaspora stopped flying egypt air long time ago cause of how they treat us at their airport and yet its just a stopover. Kenyans arent that obsessed with egypt
There is nothing there in Egypt..old tombs in the desert plus garbage ridden city.
@@Be-Rean That flying museum is no-go for most Kenyans. It's sales office in Nairobi has been closed for Godot years. No travel agency want to sale its ticket. Horrible!
Egyptians dont want kenya or kenyans in anything . stop begging for attention
@@manassehkisame6286 It's actually a beautiful country despite the scorching hot weather. Yes unfortunately racism does exist but it's not everyone and it's not everywhere. But to insult a nation like that is ignorant. I've lived in both Kenya and Egypt & Egyptian history is on another level. It's a much bigger country and has better infrastructure than Kenya. Only South Africa can compete with Egypt in Africa😃 And the Pyramids are one of the 7 wonders of the world. Kenya has nothing that can even compare😂
@@blackman4lifePerfect example of the blackman foolishness keep forcing urself on their neck like an orphan, later u will start crying on social media how they had maltreated you
As a black person, the more you travel… the more you know…
@shewr4664. So true
Indeed
BIG Facts. 🗣️
Gasp… blm leftists told us that traveling in the US was the worst for black people.
@@JackT-mh8dr They didn't lie. The US still has sundown towns.
I'm Asian American and went to Egypt with my best friend since childhood who is African American. I definitely noticed the racist treatment he got compared to me. After immigration and security where they check your bags before you enter the country, he was randomly stopped by security and interviewed even though he was just steps behind me. He had to wave at me to come over as I had kept walking and I told the security that we were traveling together and they let him go. From what I understand, they profile any Black people coming into Egypt and Black people are under constant harassment by the police and other security officials on the streets as many come in as refugees and are looked down upon. It was pretty shocking to see that and I felt bad for him.
I like how you dress professionally and project a positive representation of African-American travelers. Guess that’s why you travel with so much luggage.
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@@Jazz-fg2dm I get your point, but my comment was acknowledging his attempt to dress in a presentable manner - not to critique the appropriateness of his fashion sensibility.
Many Sudanese Africans dying from starvation and war at alarming rates. Yet, they want us Africans to support Gaza and Hamas. Once again, Africans ignored for Gaza.
I’ve been doing this my entire life. ✨
CARRY a paper mask if everyone is coughing. Remember don't spend money where you're not wanted.
We've been warning people about Egypt air for a very long time
why ?
@@MegaAhmad1994 Poor service and staff full of attitude. Always delays and frequent missing luggage!
@@lifehacks1019Egyptians like to fly their own..because they barter the prices down..and others pay the higher prices..I still had to fly Egypt air..and never will..frequent losing Luggage means their people take it
On a flight from Europe to Nairobi, one mofo at Cairo scanned my passport a million times. He then handed it over to his colleague who did the same thing.
After wasting 10 minutes of my life, I got my passport back with weird stares.
On the plane, I wasn't even asked what I wanna eat between chicken and beef. The chicken and a bottle of water were just put on my "table".
Meanwhile, Arabs next to me were asked several questions before being served whatever they wanted.
Keep off that airline.
Don't waste your money travelling or transitting through their countries again
Good to know! As a frequent flyer myself... I got the same treatment traveling Emirates and I swore NEVER again. I even got sick after I ate the food they served me but when I politely asked for hot water they would not bother.
Next to me was an Indian man and a white woman and the only person they kept asking if she needed anything was the white woman.
The racism was so obvious and even the white woman seemed so uncomfortable every time she was asked that question while we were totally ignored yet we all paid airfare or rather their salaries.
@@Jazz-fg2dm booooooooooo
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Many Sudanese Africans dying from starvation and war at alarming rates. Yet, they want us Africans to support Gaza and Hamas. Once again, Africans ignored for Gaza.
As an EGYPTIAN -AMERICAN CITIZEN, I get stopped every time I leave and enter and my passport is passed to someone else to check and I get it back 15 or so minutes later, I AM A FEMALE WITH NO RECORD and this happens to me every single time! WHY DO YOU FEEL LIKE IT ALWAYS HAS TO BE RACISM? ARE YOU TRYING TO PLAY THE VICTIM EVERY TIME, EVEN OUTSIDE OF THE US? GROW UP!
A shame they behave like that in Africa. They should expect to see black folks in Egypt.
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This stems from self hate and denial by North Africans of the fact that they are African. We should pity them but avoid them.
They were the original and longest standing slave traders. Essentially still do in UAE etc.
Also in Mauritania
@gibson2675 in Mauretania owner and slaves are both black.
I heard of a Nigerian passenger getting falsely accused of sexual assault at the egypt airport, & the police tried to force him in writing to say he did it.
Yep, he's a Nigerian pastor and they try to set him up for SA and extort him.. Thank God he refused to sign the documents cos it wasn't in English.. Smh
Which is crazy because Egyptians are known for Sexual harassment. It's almost like it's apart of their culture. I heard women can't really walk outside without being groped or harassed.
If you lay low, not too loud, non confrontational, doing nothing illegal, and you don't talk to their women, you should be able to sail through. Yes, the is a dose of racism but peoples from the 21 African countries banned from the UAE need to pull their socks up, get their countries in order, and do away with the toxic traits of their respective cultures.
@555125kevin. OMG😡
He probably did it
Should have been filming when the lady was acting ignorant. Evidence is leverage for company change.
Exactly. That would have validated his claim.. Furthermore, when he was exiting the plane, i saw people darker than him in front. Is he just saying it happened to him? Ion kno.. A lot of youtubers lately have been up here with this " traveling/ living abroad while black" content. And i gotta admit, some bruhs be reaching with the " racism" claims.
she was probably ignorant not racist.
@yungbfreshim Im gonna be real. The more I've traveled in the eastern hemisphere as a BA, the more I've seen the international politics of reputation. With that being said, the more i discovered that certain African travelers, specifically Nigerians, have accumulated a bad reputation when traveling due to thier well known oraganized criminal element. Locals in Asia put me on to this. Human/ drug trafficking, importation, ID theft, passport fraud, prostitution rings, overstaying visas, etc. They've been known to do this so long that governments have taken extra screening measures. Locals also know thier reputation. This is a factor in Black Americans and blacks in general being sweated at certain international airports.
He don’t have evidence blaming people for nothing
@wherenext101 and you were there and saw that it didn't happen, right? 🤔
For the life of me, Cooper I don’t understand why y’all travel and spend your money to countries that are reviewed to be racist? I don’t care what history or asset a country has. I’m not traveling to any country that it is known to be racist, let alone flying a racist airplane; hell to tha no!
Because not everyone has the same experience. Some people have major issues like this video, and others have no problem. If based your travel on what others say, you’ll be stuck at home
@@Getawayknobody has anything good to say about Egypt airline
I feel you! Racism while traveling can sneak up on you, and you can easily misjudge how quickly things can go south. Gotta stay woke…always read the room. Just like you don’t visit a “sundown town” in America. 👀
Also….”flying a RACIST AIRPLANE”….took me out🤣
True but until it happens to you personally you really don't believe it. I've lived in Egypt and I knew what to expect even before going there.
Cause that's what we love to do. Spending money where we're not wanted.
I will never fly Egypt air after hearing this
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Me neither
Me too
They were other black people on board, this guy is a liar!
I studied in Egypt for two years. Was invited to Kenya by my Kenyan girlfriend for holiday. I and another American classmate named Melvin booked two flights on EgyptAir for a two week trip to Nairobi. We flew directly from Cairo to Nairobi. We reached without incident EXCEPT our luggage and the luggage of all the passengers on the entire flight went to Rome instead. We did get our luggage though, about 3 days later.
On another note, we were the only American black people on the plane and while we were waiting, in vain, for the luggage, when the carousel kept turning and turning completely empty, it became clear there was a major problem. Everyone waiting grew livid, irate and abusive to the Kenyan employees. Everyone, except Melvin and I. After living as students in Egypt and dealing with Cairo chaos we were both cracking light jokes to each other like our luggage will show up, “Insha’Allah, bokrah, ma’alesh” which is an Egyptian saying meaning “if God wills, tomorrow, shit happens.” LOL They use the saying so much they call it IBM for short.
A Kenyan officer observing the whole thing walked over to us and asked to see our passports. We humbly complied, but thinking, “what now?” He looked them over and then said follow me. He walked us past several red hot passengers to the desk in front. He asked us to wait just on the other side, while he flipped through our passports and began stamping them, never once looking back up.
The other passengers started protesting, “wait, we were here first.” The officer completed stamping. When done he looked up at us, smiled, and said “Welcome to Kenya. Please enjoy your time with us.” He then turned to the red faced, gobsmacked passengers and said, verbatim, “Now, who’s first?”
Kenya Airways with all its pitfalls, service is ALWAYS top notch.
I'll never fly with them again. The stewardess were rude. They turned of the A/C mid flight and there were a bunch of crying infants on the plane.
Yikes.
@@COOPSCORNER Complete nightmare. I was flying from NY to Cairo.
I made sure when traveling to Africa that I flew straight from Atlanta to South Africa....NOT going through middle east.
Very smart
I agree smart move
Africa is a LARGE Continent. I flew directly to Johannesburg from Ohio when I visited. But, going to Cairo from Nairobi. Egypt Air it is. 🛂
Egypt is not the Middle East. It is part of North Africa. There are seven countries in North Africa, and Egypt is one of the seven countries.
Middle East isn't really waiting for you dude 😂
All UAE airlines like Etihad, Emirates too . UA-cam suspended me when I said to boycott them for arming Sudan conflicts
Blacks must forgot about the Arab slave trade better known as the black halocaust wayyy worst than the Atlantic slave trade. Africans need to recapture all their stolen lands from all these damn invaders who also claim their ancestors and heritage. I’m so tired of these racist mutts
So I'm a black American and I'm gonna play devil's advocate here. I think we have to be very careful as black people to 1) not expect to encounter racism everywhere we go, and 2) not to read racism into every bad experience. This was brought home to me after I got my first job after college working in the corporate office of a large insurance company. I was perhaps the ONLY black person in the entire building. The only other black employees in the company were the janitorial and mail staff and they worked in the basement. I worked in HR which was staffed by a bunch of secretaries. Every morning I went into work, I would cheerfully greet all the secretaries. They all cheerfully answered, except for one. Every time I would greet her in the morning, she would just sneer at me, so I naturally assumed she was racist. This went on for a couple of weeks until I just gave up and decided to avoid crossing her path at all costs. Then after observing for a few months I realized that she sneered and snapped at EVERYONE, not just me (my supervisor would later reveal that they couldn't fire her because she was close to retirement). She wasn't racist, she was just an unpleasant individual! Shortly after I quit my job and decided to move to Europe, where I still am today. The HR office decided to throw me a going away party and to my surprise this same secretary came right up to me with a beaming smile on her face and embraced me. This was so unexpected that I didn't know how to react. She kept saying how she was going to miss me and how she appreciated my polite manners and how I used to cheer her up every morning. I had no idea she even noticed or cared! She then gave me a little card with her home number and made me promise to keep in touch with her.
Are there racist people in this world? YES there are, but they are an increasingly small number of people that are powerless to affect your life in any meaningful way. We're no longer living in the 19th century, we're not even in the 1950's and 60's. Most people are NOT racist, and in my experience, most people couldn't care LESS about your race. They care mostly about your ATTITUDE. So many of us in the black community go around EXPECTING and HOPING to encounter racism wherever we go. Then the slightest negative experience is used to confirm our suspicion that a people, a city, a country, etc. are "racist". Sometimes people are just having a bad day. Sometimes they're having domestic problems at home and take out their frustrations on you. Sometimes you remind them of someone they dislike. Maybe it's the way you dress, the way you talk, your mannerisms, etc. "RACISM" shouldn't be our default explanation for every single negative experience! Furthermore, if you start every journey EXPECTING to experience racism, guess what? Our expectations are the SAME THING as a PRAYER!! You're actually PRAYING for racism! Whatever you expect, whatever you pray for, it has an ironic way of actually coming true. So if you start your day expecting to meet positive people and have only positive experiences, most likely you will encounter exactly that. The same principle works in reverse as well - if you start your day expecting to meet negative people and only have negative experiences, well, you're the one actually summoning all that negativity into your life!
We black Americans need to stop being so paranoid and expecting the world to be inexplicably against us. Most people are NOT racist and most negative experiences have NOTHING whatsoever to do with racism!
I understand what you're saying but this particular incidence with the flight stewardess claiming that he didn't ask for food while she served other ppl next to him who most likely didn't ask for food can only be explained by racism.
@@pegboh3315 Can it? There were other black people on that aircraft, were they likewise NOT served by the flight attendant? What was the FULL conversation between him and the flight attendant? Why would a flight attendant serve everyone else on the aircraft but for some strange reason go out of her way to deliberately EXCLUDE the one individual with an American passport? One of my good friends is a flight attendant and from what he tells me, there are two sides to EVERY story on board. In most of these incredible stories about flight attendants behaving badly, the passengers usually and conveniently leave out the other side of the story, usually a conversation or previous interaction that more fully explains the actions of the flight crew. In this story we get no context, no full conversation, no details, just the claim that the flight attendant ignored him because she was "racist". Problem is, it takes A LOT of energy to be racist and in this era of UA-cam and cell phone recording devices you can actually get FIRED for documented racist behavior.
While I sort of agree with you, some og what you are saying sounds like house slave logic. I do agree sometimes thats just how people are and it is not personal. Even imo TRUE racism is not always personal, they are just sad individuals but it is the stealth racism that is annoying to me.
Sounds like a 🦝 to Me ✊🏾
@@LeolaGlamour What on earth is supposed to be achieved by labeling an argument "house slave logic"? An argument is either logical or it is not, it either passes scrutiny or it does not. The need to denigrate betrays the feebleness of one's own point of view.
If they cared, they would have changed. This story hasn't changed. Let's just speak with our money. Full stop.
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I am Jamaican and went to Egypt 5 times on Egyptair. I had a great time and was treated well. The people in Cairo are so kind.
There were 5 other black Africans that walked past your seat on the plane, were they treated bad as well?
There’s a black woman with braids behind you on the other side seated, you didn’t see her either?
They have a sick mind!
Next time fly the pride of Africa..Kenya Airways,Ethiopian or SouthAfrican
SAA Ltd, flies to only, a few countries.
Why didn't you fly Ethiopian Airlines? They are amazing. They fly all over 🌍
If he flew Ethiopian the title would have been “(*Consistently) Good airline treats me with respect” and it wouldn’t have been very helpful (*or a surprise) to everyone. I like trying out the flag carrying airlines of destination countries when possible to get the full experience too.
@@g3johnston I'm just saying, I don't give people money if I feel they will disrespect me. We need to use our coins intentionally.🤔💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽I lived in Italy for years and when it started getting racist, I left.
Maybe Egypt Air was the cheapest for the day he was leaving or from just looking a bit on Google flights, it seems Ethiopian along with the all other airlines making that trip make 1 stop in the trip with the exception being Egypt Air.
@douba_plusa Bingo💡
Ethiopia airlines & Rwandair 🔥🔥🔥
I will never travel to Egypt or Egypt air they do not treat you with respect and they lost my bag
Lmao @@Jazz-fg2dm
Stole it more likely!!!
@@winterskye0sadly that's possible
Egyptians themselves are not treated with respect
I am a Black American Woman married to a Middle Eastern Man fir 30 years, we visited Cairo, Egypt and it was like the Wild wikd west. Everyone wanted to get money out of us, including the police !! When they realized that my husband spoke thrir language and was Arab too they stopped and moved on to the next group of people!! When you leave America, there's no such thing as "Black People ", you are what country you are from. We have never went back
As a black male, I live in egypt and fly egypt air all the time. I’ve never had any issues. This is not to say the others have not had issues.
As an American woman of color, I've been flying Egypt Air exclusively from JFK to Cairo purchasing my visa at the Cairo airport for $25 USD with no problems with the airline ever. Egypt Air also provided hotel accommodations when my layovers were long from Cairo to final destination (at nice hotels)
Whats "of color" mean? Are you black?
@@MrPickledede yes
@MrPickledede Thank you. 🙏🏾
@@COOPSCORNER You're welcome!
@@TinaDenise10251954 I am an American expat, the term of color is not a thing outside of the U.S.
There is nothing fascinating about Egypt...You tube videos have made it easier for the rest of Africa to tour the old tombs and to witness the garbage ridden streets...The mystery is gone
I disagree. There is no reason for me to travel to a desolate desert country with people who hate Americans 🇺🇸 There is NOTHING I need to see in Egypt🇪🇬 I rather visit South America, South Africa or South East Asia.
They can keep their mummies
Same problem in Alexandria Egypt, one big garbage dump. Never again, throw my shoes away after that trip
@edibeans Sheesh. You didn’t like Alexandria?
They got mad when they found out mummies were Nubians lol and not like them lol… North Africa countries think they are better cause they are lighter…. Joke is on them
”Not tricking me out of my spot” I like that attitude keep pushing
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Egypt air is a no go for melanated kings and queens. Be careful of being framed at the airport bro
Thank you Cooper. I have heard many horrible stories about flying Egypt airlines and as black tourist visiting Egypt. Never had any desire to visit Egypt and I have visited several African countries Egypt was never one of them. Two of my girlfriends visited Egypt, on the flight the airline host spilled water on her while serving food, she apologized, but we knew it was no accident. She made a complaint to the airline corporate office, as of today no reply. This was two years ago. Then while in Cairo they were sexual harassed, keep in mind they respected the culture, dressed appropriately, etc, but was still disrespected. Spend your money where you're welcome. Goodluck!! Glad you are capturing these stories so people can be aware.
I'm a melanated woman living in Egypt for 8 yrs. Everybody has a story about every country. We fall into the trap of looking to be offended all the time. White, melanated, Chinese, Hispanics.... all complain of harassment in Egypt. It's not a "racist" thing. I work in tourism here. Egypt has some of the most hospitable people I have met in the world, and I've been to 40 countries. It's only Southern Egypt I can boast about, land of the Nubians. Cairo and Alexandria are an entirely different culture.
by the way, that blue passport has its privileges. I am always talking when I am in the airport, bc the native Africans seem to be the ones to get it, but they won't play around with a blue passport holder....believe it.
@@nkemsells3714 Actually my friends are travelers, they have traveled over 100 countries and from their experiences Egypt was the worst. They have been to places such as Afghanistan, Iran, Syria where they said they received the most love and respect from the people. Yes, they did mentioned visiting the areas where majority Egyptian blacks resided in Egypt, was the only place they were treated well.
@@sarafinalove5330 I'm talking as someone with real life experience over yrs, not someone who has bad encounters over a few days trip. It's not even the same, and I still say, the Egyptian people are the friendly and most hospitable of the 40 countries I've visited and lived in.
@@nkemsells3714 Well your experience is yours. Good for you. It's not going to change other people's experience whether or not it's for one day or a lifetime of experience. I respect theirs and I respect yours. First impressions hold significant POWER. Good day.
Egypt air is uncomfortable, no entertainment...they make sure you won't like it.😂😂
FACTS.
@@COOPSCORNER not facts, your experience
Good to see that you made it to Kemit safe and sound, Jackson. I have heard about racism in Egypt so be careful. Looking forward to the upcoming content.
My brother. ✊🏾
Kemit in Sudan bro
Afrocentric ppl are not welcomed in egypt
Kemit means black land, and Egypt also includes the Dshr'et of the red land. Maybe you don't get any respect when you try to bastardize the name of the country
Black Americans have been so severely shell shocked from American racism that every act of rudeness, denied service, or mere avoidance is presumed to stem from racism. It’s not. I’m American and I lived in Egypt for years. People in Cairo in general come across as rude and abrasive as with most overpopulated city centers. And Egyptian women in particular tend to avoid interacting with men out of religious modesty. Even those in customer service positions are very short and direct with men. It would seem rude unless you understand the culture.
Sad that you didn't know that, as a black person.if possible, try to avoid travelling through Egypt.
😂 why is that?? As a melanated person, I've lived here for 8 yrs. What's the problem? People treat me better here than my own family members... on GOD. The other day I was taking out my trash to the bin. About 8 stray dogs smelled the food, surrounding me barking closely. Nothing I did could shake them. I started screaming a bit. Six women ran from their homes in an attempt to help me, until a motorbike rolled up to run the dogs off. In the USA, nobody would help you but you'd see them all with their cell phones trying to film your demise. There's nothing like the heart of Egyptian people. Don't believe the hype!! These people have a heart of gold. Perhaps the ppl in authority behave this way, but the average Egyptian has a white heart. B/c many of them are poor, I cannot say they won't try to take a little money from you in a slick way, but nobody like them in this world, and I've been to 40 countries, including 11 African countries.
First of you aren't black.
Second nobody cares @@nkemsells3714
@nkemsells3714 Are you Black or no?
@@SherrieBumbrayالمشكله انكم من السودان يعني اركرمناكم بس طبع الخبث ليس له دواء
@@عبداللهأيمن-ذ4ب دول مينفعش معاهم طيبة و سزاجة دول لاجءيين منفسنيين من مصر و المصريين
I just flew EgyptAir & when I tell you, it was not a good experience. The airport staff is not helpful to people who look like us. You can see the difference in how they service people who look like them (pale) & people who look like us. I asked for pain relief meds from 3 flight attendants due to pressure & they never checked back on me. They treated the Nigerians worse. Never flying w/ them again. All smiles & jokes with the pale ppl & straight faced with melinated people
Facts. Blessings my lady 🤎
@@COOPSCORNERI just subscribed to your channel.
Our typical black American. Sunglasses at 1am, suited and booted to sit in coach. Acting like hes the only black person on the flight, while he exits the plane behind black people. On the racism, not much to comment on because we didnt really get the evidence to back the claim, but as a black person who had experienced varying levels of racism, I wont say he didnt experience something bad.
Stay cautious bro. On another note, be humble. You have this ego about being a "black American" in Africa and expecting that's a rubber stamp to VIP treatment once they hear your accent. Naaa man, plenty of accomplished expats so miss it with the, "what if I told you I am a black American" attitude even when doing the street interviews. Couldn't help but notice you were already on edge on your way to "26C". And with you being a "content creator" don't you think the moment they didn't serve you food would've been worth capturing on video rather than dissecting after the flight? Now that would be some content right there which TBH, has been lacking from your corner man. But all the best, still support ya regardless, keep pushing
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OMG! I commented the same thing. He said one too many times that he has seen where "black" people had problems in Egypt, so at the beginning of the video, I said, if there is no problem, he's going to make it one, just for content. I think this was all just for content, and it started at the airport, not even on the plane.
A Black American has every right to be proud of who they are and expect basic decency in the world. Its our traditional to actually address injustice rather than sit there scared of authority, if youve had to fight a world pan eurpean superpower for 400 years alone without a homefield advantage, then maybe you too wouldnt take no disrespect from anyone else in the world. His accent says that he has thoroughly survived the impossible and didnt flee.
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@nomadnationvip Some airlines bring people who place special order meals their food first b4 bringing food for general passengers. I always place a special order meal on Emirates bc they bring that food first. Otherwise, I don't see this happening. Why him? He carried on far too much about being the only melanated man on the flight. As I stated, many men in Egypt look just like him...same complexion so he could have been a countryman for all the flight crew knew. It's gonna be interesting to view the rest of his content bc I'm calling BS on this. Some people can find a problem for every opportunity.
Thanks bro was about to book a flight and you just saved me! I will book through another carrier.
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I flew Egypt air and had no problem. Didn't have to print out the Visa. I've experienced more racism in America by my own black people
Been flying Egypt Air for over 20 yrs and never once experienced a problem. Always purchased my visa at the airport on arrival, no problem, also no problems in the country for the 21 yrs being here.
How do we know your black….you could be white
@@Glowsaphinebaker Take my word, I'm a Black woman of Black parents, with an entire Black family :-)
Cool story lol😅
@TinaDenise10251954 maybe you're the problem,
THink
I have flown on Egypt Air to Cairo from Paris, France and back... It was a business trip; so, there was a group of us. I can tell you that Egypt Air is not the best airline and there are times where Egyptians have acted different towards Black Americans compared to White Americans on our business trips. But hopefully, your experience will get better. Cairo is a cool city.
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Bro stop it ,Egypt is in Africa and a lots of Egyptians are black like my own father so chill and enjoy your stay.
I took a trip to Egypt via Egyptair in 12/2018. The flight headed there was uneventful. However, coming back, I had to request the security manager/supervisor because after going through five security check points and having my carry on checked, they wanted to take my phone charger. I refused to have them take it. I said what in the hell, I've gone through JFK, came into Egypt with the charger, why are you looking to confiscate it? Somehow, there was this concern about the charger being an explosive. I'm going back and forth with them, and this white lady came up to me and said stop arguing with them, and I advised her of what was happening. She stood behind me. Then they kept asking for my US passport and asked me why am I here in their country? I was taken aback, flabbergasted to say the least. It's funny, no one asked me why I was in their country when they were begging me to buy trinkets and patronize their businesses, but I digress. Eventually, they gave my charger to security personnel who was going on my flight, and I was told that they would give it to me when they landed. During the flight, the steward was ignoring me. The seats were beyond uncomfortable, and this arrogant African girl was in front of my pushing her seat in my lap. I asked her to pull her seat up or go in first class. Just an overall miserable flight. But I did what I came to do, I saw the sites and the tour I did of Egypt was ok. The flight coming home was another story...
Of course that's why they blew the nose off, Coop. And that's why you can see color being stripped off of a lot of the hieroglyphics, too.
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I did an Egypt trip last summer. Eye opening, yes. But I loved it.
It’s true, the EgyptAir experience is a hot mess. Also, “Egyptians” do not consider themselves African, and black Egyptians are called Nubians even though it’s all the same country.
I felt nothing but love in southern Egypt (Nubia) visiting Aswan!!!
Legendary. ✊🏾
They are called Nubians because they have their own language and culture that is different from the majority. They are also Egyotians who are known as Egyptiotes. They are Egyptians with a Greek background. The community has been in Egypt for thousands of years but they only name their children Greek names and follow Greek Orthodox Christianity rather than the Muslim majority, or the native Coptic Orthodoxy. Both churches don't recognize each others marriage certificates and baptism. That does not mean that they dislike each other. We respect people's differences. People un the region are generally attached to their roots and country of origin
I still don’t understand why some black people still didn’t realize we must avoid dealing with anything that sounds Arab.
Egyptians are not arabs ethnically, genetically and culturally
They're arabs and their culture is influenced with islam
Egyptians ARENT Arabs and I had good experiences with Qatar airways(for the most part...)
Never ever fly that thing unless it's the last flight on earth to Nivarna!
I know several others of the same ilk but that's a story for another day.😢
As black, I will never fly Egypt Air and Turkish Air
Thanks Mr. Cooper for enlightening us…. Noted!
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The Hell with Egypt Air. They will never get my cash..
I've flown egypt air and have had no problem.
Watched the whole video full and through, your claims of racism on the flight doesn’t have substantial evidence. My guess is if you were still wearing your shades on the flight which you were in the video maybe she thought you were sleeping and didn’t want to bother you. That’s my input enjoy your stay in Egypt.
I am in total agreement with you. Also, there were other blacks. He was not alone. Not sure why he ommited that fact.
What's good, Coop? I'm new to the channel. I flew Egypt Air last year from Cairo to East Africa and I didn't experience any of this madness. Still, I'm glad that you shared this with the viewers. Perhaps certain individuals "hate" to see a Black man flying towards Egypt but when they see you flying out of Egypt, they are relieved.
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Thanks for the heads up
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Thanks Coop for sharing your experience. Exposure is the remedy to changing behavior. Will never get a penny of my money. 2024 we are not accepting nonsense and looking the other way. It must be addressed.
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It's not about the blackness. You started this video negative looking for a bad experience and you got it. I never go into a room or a plane counting how many black people there are. If you were engaged with your earphones in sometimes they take that as you don't want anything. It also could be a cultural thing...maybe you actually have to say you want service on that flight. The way I saw it you were looking specifically to call them out upon starting the video.
You miss the point, and you will continue to unless you decide to sit back, relax and take a deep breath
I have never heard anything good about egypt air. Whether you are black or white. Am Kenyan in diaspora and I would never fly egypt air which is always cheaper but wouldn't fly it
Peace,
I'm a New Subbie.
I flew EgyptAir early in 2023 (Cairo to Luxor 1-day layover Round trip).
Add being a Woman to being an obviously American and Black.
What I noticed most was women were treated less than stellar in comparison to the men, then the sliding scale of appearance / Class/ Color.
One Whitish appearing Arab/Muslim man seemingly of means ordered the Flight staff around like personal servants the whole flight.
He refused to follow directions and was overtly rude to his surrounding flight companions.
The same flight attendants overtly submitting to his rudeness would turn around and attempt to be overtly rude to us.
Their rudeness smashed up against a wall of impenetrable complete Unbotheredness.
I'm flying around Egypt from the States…
U are the flying Coat Check Girl on the equivalent of the DMV to Philly route… 💅🏾
Not to mention many of my fellow flight members were giving passengers on the flight to Nepal Eddie Murphy took in “The Golden Child” tease.
Girl, please.
Thankfully, I was not acting like the atypical “Ugly American”.
I simply read my book and igg’d it all.
I loved touring Cairo, Giza and Luxor.
I flew into Cairo from Paris.
My next African tour, Jah willing, will take me to Aswan, Egypt and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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My experience in Egypt was just bad bad bad. The police are worst and one just feel extremely unsafe. I would not recommend to anyone especially if you from Africa.
Could it be the slick look with sunglasses on 😎 inside the airport & airplane, people wondering why this man wearing glasses in the evening? I have lots of friends who are from NYC & ATL that go to Egypt and have never been discriminated
He is talking about the airline Egypt Air. Not Egypt the country
You one.
This is not good. A Nigerian man was recently falsely accused of SA. He was very lucky. I think I shall not be flying them…
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Im sorry you were treated bad in Egypt. You’re a handsome young man and dressed nice I would think they’d be treating you so well.
FACTS.
Stay safe and I hope you make a formal complaint when you are safe and back home.
Of all the 54 African states you choose to go to North Africa/Arab territory? I get the fascination with pyramids and the Sphinx, but c'mon it's 2024. Immerse yourself in other African cultures even if the infrastructure in most parts are not up to par. It's all about exploring and demystifying long held beliefs.
My thoughts too. Those Arabs are super racist more than the west. There’s nothing special about those pyramids anymore
Me as an East African dont know how to feel about this comment but want you to know we're not down with y'all west Africans just like we're not down with north Africans
@anti-narc1343 who cares?
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If you don't care why did you reply though? My comment hit some nerves i see
I travel to multiple countries around the world. #COOPSCORNER 🦁
What exactly did she do, not hand you your pound cake first? Sometimes things aren't racist sometimes people are just rude. This video doesn't really illuminate exactly how someone was being racist. At least I didn't see it
I was thinking the same thing, I want to believe him, but I didn't see anything.....And to say don't support EGYPT AIR, you have to show us proof!.....Like I say I want to believe you!
They are racist. They will hand their fellow Arabs everything and walk past you. They would hand them blankets and stuff but when you request they tell you it is finished. But you will still see them handing to other Arabs later. I flew just once and experienced so much on that one flight. I didn't even know it was a thing with Egypt air until I started seeing videos online.
The hostesses are super rude to black Africans. I went to their website to complain of the treatment we got and not even an acknowledgement from the airline. Arab passengers were asked to board first while we were told that they were business class in English. When we boarded, all Arabs save for two were seated in the cabin. A Nigerian lady had to raise her voice before she was given a blanket while all the Arabs got freely without asking. So much unpacked in that one flight that I can't even begin to narrate.
Bro you said you’re the only black on this flight!!! You sure you can see??😅
Black-American.
Ok B.A.
You are only labeled black if you come from America!
You are only labeled black if you come from America!
Thee are Black men that have been flying internationally for 6-7 decades that have not had the problems that some young Black men have on 1 flight.
Says who
Egypt air has many of these incidents. Also Turkish airlines.
I have flown Turkish Airlines many times without incident. In fact, it's one of my favorite international airlines.
I absolutely Turkish Air no complaints
Went to Cappadocia last year…absolutely no issue with Turkish airlines. The flight attendants were quite helpful as I got sick on the flight in and I wasn’t treated any differently than the other passengers. In fact, despite me and my friend being one of few black people that we saw in Turkey during our entire trip, everyone (even strangers) were pretty polite and helpful. I would definitely travel there again!
@@Jazz-fg2dm I’m a little confused as to what my anecdote about Turkey has to do with Africa. I was responding specifically to share my experience with using Turkish Airlines.
@@Jazz-fg2dm Well, I’m not from any country in Africa either, so your point is pretty moot. Just because I spoke to my experience traveling with Turkish Airlines doesn’t mean I haven’t or have no intentions of traveling to a country in Africa.
Are they still like that? Even ten years after. How sad.
Thank you Cooper. Now I know which airline never to fly.
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Aha I see you stayed at Narmer Pyramids View hotel! That's the one I stayed in; my first time in Egypt. The view was stunning, food was great, and the host, Sameh, couldn't have been nicer!
One always finds what one is looking for.
Yeah right racist
@@ninamcfarland1959 You prove my point. Stop being a victim. Good night.
Egypt Air is one of the absolute worst airlines I've ever had the misfortune to fly on, never again, avoid at any cost.
I lived in eygpt as a kid . they are super racist. We used to get in a fight on a daily basis
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Try Ethiopian Airlines. Ethiopian Airlines is bigger, more successful, and safer than the corrupt Egypt Air. It is operated only by Ethiopians, so it is not racist at all! The fleets are much younger than those of Egypt Air, and the pilots and flight attendants are much more experienced, friendly and professional, without any colonial inferiority complex like those of Egypt Air. Unlike Egypt, which has been colonized for several centuries, Ethiopia has never been colonized and has kicked out those who tried. You will not be disappointed flying with Ethiopuan Airlines, trust me. Wish nice and safe trips and thank you for your infos.
I have flown Ethiopian many times, I have seen Addis Ababa airport grow from a simple terminal to a huge hub connecting the whole planet through Africa. Amazing airline, amazing people, amazing culture.
My single EgyptaAir experience was awful. I will never fly with them again.
Respect.
You are not alone bro ..I was employed by an Egyptian diplomat as a chauffer and fo sure I worked for a day and never returned ..Racism is their first name.
funny your not the first one complaining
Great video coop!
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What a thing to say “if the plane goes down, I am not going to do….. videos like this are very shameful. I could have done that about Ghana and messed my whole experience up for eternity..
There are black Egyptians who lives an ordinary life in Egypt. As you probably know they are Nubians. If you speak about discrimination it's everywhere in the world,,, so it depends which corner of the world you're in. Some are racist some are not. I'm also from Eritrea, who lives in USA and lived in Cairo for couple years back in 1990. Americans are more racist than any place I have been to. Also Saudis, where I lived couple years too. So, it depends who you're mingling, weather Egyptian, American or any. Some are racist some are not.
Im Egyptian and and dont even fly Egypt air
I didn't understand what happened exactly? But by the way, half the airplane were black, so it's either you are a very sensitive person, or you just want to defame the airline.
MUCH LOVE BROTHER KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MUCH RESPECT FROM BLK AMERICA I WILL NEVER LEAVE AMERICA 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
America too have this shit of racism, don't think not to leave America you are on the safe side no no dude ,the safe side is only when they will drop in the grave definitely there you will be safe from this shit of racism.
You're just a mentally colonized black.The way they treat you in America
Me and my husband been to Egypt 3 times and we never had issues. My husband is black and I’m white. We are both Latinos and the only issues we had in Egypt were with rude Nigerians who was rude to my husband.
Because you're white that's why they never disrespected you
There are some airlines that I can’t fly with.
Flew on Royal Air Maroc, they made an unscheduled stop in some desert town in a intl. disputed zone. Airport was combined civil/military. Thought we were toast.
Brother, I have never seen any racism with Egypt air I always fly my black. I suppose I’m Somalian. I never had any problem. They serve me OK they never had any problem and I don’t know so I wish you would film what happened then we then I could judge you just saying it thank you.
Next time fly Imelda Marcos Airways.
Same here. My last day in Ethiopia (from USA) had flight booked to Egypt and made up some bull that my passport was damaged because one of the pages was folded and ignorant Egyptian manager at the airport in Addis Ababa had the nerve to have an attitude and had to order another last minute flight to a different country. Told me additionally if I wanted to go I had to have a return flight and my friend who is Arab who just flew with them had no issues nor did they tell him he needed a return flight . The level of ignorance of that Egyptian manager over his slave Ethiopian employees at the Addis Ababa airport is astounding. But I guess they don’t like black Israel in the land of the Egyptians who still are contemptuous of a Judah American design
Egypt is my last option country to visit specifically Cairo , racist people
That’s DEEP. 🗣️
Anyone who goes to Egypt after watching the multitude of videos of travel bloggers ( of all backgrounds and races ) get treated like crap is insane frankly 😂.
Ethiopian Airline is the best, forget Egypt.
Been there done that. Egypt 🇪🇬 (Cairo in particular) is the least friendly place I've been. Definitely started at the airport.
Turkish airlines is the same.I prefer ethiopian airlines.
if u are looking for racism towards yourself, you will find it. Stop focusing on how everyone is looking at you. Thank God I don't have this mindset.
Fly Kenya Airways we welcome you with warm heart's borh black or white everyone's treated equally
This man it lying and shouldn’t be taken seriously. Egyptian people are the most hospitable to foreigners. So long that person has got money to pay their own bills.
Egypt airways isn’t a charity organisation it’s bills to pay.
He said there’s no other black but just behind him there are 3-4 Somali women wearing Hijab. Can’t figure out his motives but wouldn’t believe a word of his. Could have been paid by another airline. May be paid by another airline.