greece and cypress as well. one thing they're saying that is important. if you do try to go to the airport and get out make sure to take enough food and water because you're probably in for a very long wait. we spoke to one person who actually brought his family to the airport to get out. they waited for 36 hours and did not manage to get on a flight. it can take quite a while. if you try to go to the airport, it's a very decision there. >> we appreciate you once again. the u.s. state department is organizing these charter flights. we heard from our jason carroll a short time ray go that, in fact, the first flight we know of has left egypt and did land in cyprus carrying some americans. we're not sure how many. the u.s. not the only country trying to get citizens out of egypt. many others sending planes as well. you see the countries there. turkey, iraq, australia, japan, philippines, belgium, israel, canada, china, and britain. this is a huge challenge. thousands of people trying to.