Why is it cold on flights to Hurghada and what should I wear/bring on the plane?

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TL;DR

On large planes (300-500+ seats) the overhead AC vents run non-stop and can't be switched off, so it gets genuinely cold — bring a warm sweater or blanket. Smaller planes (under 100 seats) have individual climate control like a bus, so they're warmer.

What the community said

Travelers advise against flying in shorts and a t-shirt — many passengers froze for the whole flight, there weren't enough blankets on board, and some ended up with a sore throat and cold symptoms for days after landing.

On large aircraft (around 500 seats), the AC system is located above the overhead bins and can't be turned off — cold air blows for the entire flight.

Large aircraft (~500 seats)

On smaller planes (under 100 seats), the AC is controlled individually per passenger, similar to a bus — you can switch to warm air if you're cold.

Small aircraft (<100 seats)

Tip: check the aircraft type with the airline before booking — it determines whether the cabin will be cold for the whole flight or not.