what kind of help did you actually want? Oh, yeah--sorry--
your post
"Please tell me not to worry. I had planned a non-rev trip from IAD to FRA to CAI for August 11th.
Please someone tell me good news. My son has been a study abroad student there since January and is really looking forward to me visting.

They have 12 days to sort this thing out before I leave. I really have to go, my son would be devastated if I don't come."

1) Please do not worry.
2) There is good news: there may not be a strike
Now, I am being extremely flippant. Quite so.
Not flippant:
Good luck with your travels. I sincerely do mean that. I hope you get to see your son. Egypt is fascinating; I've been twice and would have been happy to assist if I could.
Peace.