State Department red tape prevented Ms. Astafanous from flying to America to help her brother. Because of these bureacratic hurdles. Ms. Astafanous was being denied the opportunity to help save her brothers life. At the request of the Astafanous family. I contacted the American Amdassador in Cairo who guaranteed his personal assistance in helping Wedad. and less than 24 hours later. she was granted the necessary visa. Once a visa was secured. it was necessary to obtain an airline ticket for the trip to New York. TWA responded to my request for help in this situation. TWA CEO and president.