Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Direct Flights to Bangui

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Leading African carrier, Ethiopian Airline will “start thrice weekly passenger services to Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), as of November 15, 2023. Bangui is not only the capital, but it’s also the largest city of the Central African Republic (CAR), and it serves as an important part of the country” according to the airline. ET’s Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew …

Ethiopian Airlines Increases Korea-Africa Services

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Ethiopian Airlines Group will increase its weekly passenger flights to Seoul, Republic of Korea, to six, effective October 28, 2023. The airline says it “will deploy the latest Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the route.” According to the airline, “The increase in the frequency follows fruitful discussions between the aeronautical authorities of Korea and Ethiopia. The additional flights are evidence of …

Ethiopian Adds London-Gatwick To Its UK Network

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Ethiopian Airlines, has announced the commencement of its thrice weekly services to/from London-Gatwick starting from November 21, 2023. With this ET now serves Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester airports in the UK. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said: “The new service by Ethiopian will offer a direct flight between London-Gatwick and Addis Ababa onboard Airbus A350 with Business Class …

Ethiopian to Enhance Passenger Experience Equipped with Airbus’ Airspace Link HBCplus and Inmarsat’s GX Aviation High-Speed Inflight Broadband Service

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Revealed at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline brand will offer advanced, high-speed inflight broadband to passengers onboard its upcoming Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with GX Aviation provided by Inmarsat, recently acquired by Viasat, and selected through the Airbus Airspace Link HBCplus programme. As one of the launching airlines for inflight connectivity (IFC) through Airbus’ …

Ethiopian Airlines Marks 50 Years Of Service To The UK

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Ethiopian Airlines is celebrating the 50th year of the launch of its service to the UK in April 1973. The airline’s’ inaugural flight arrived in London-Heathrow on a Boeing 720-B commencing with two flights a week. The flight was originally operated via Cairo, Rome and Frankfurt with First Class and Economy Class. Today, Ethiopian offers daily non-stop A350 Airbus flights …

Ethiopian Airlines and AFRAA Host Aviation Convention

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“In light of Africa’s vast landmass, its population accounting for 16% of the world population, and its low share of global trade of 2%, the continent is an excellent opportunity to develop air transport. However, as a market, Africa’s share over several decades has remained stagnant at less than 3% of the world market – it is time to take …

Ethiopian Airlines To Resume Direct Flights Between Abidjan And New York

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Ethiopian Airlines is resuming direct flights between Abidjan and New York John F. Kennedy Airport as of 29 May 2023. Ethiopian first started serving New York from its main hub Addis Ababa via Abidjan in June 2019 but the route was suspended in March 2020 due to COVID-19. Later, according to the airline, the flight resumed serving New York via …

Ethiopian Airline Adds Xiamen And Shenzhen To Its Cargo Destinations In China

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Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services says it has started two weekly freighter flights connecting Xiamen with São Paulo and Santiago via Addis Ababa. The cargo and logistic service company also plans to commence two weekly freighter flights between Shenzhen and Liège as of February 17, 2023. Ethiopian will deploy B777 Freighter on the new cargo routes. Regarding the launch of …

Ethiopian Honored With APEX Regional Passenger Choice Awards 2022

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Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it has won the 2022 APEX Regional Passenger Choice Awards for ‘Best Entertainment’ and ‘Best Cabin Service’ in Africa. The award was held in Dublin, Ireland to celebrate airlines being honored with the 2022 APEX Regional Passenger Choice Awards. According to Ethiopian Airlines, the awards recognize airlines in various regions for providing the best passenger …

Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Flights to Bengaluru, India

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Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s best airline and the largest aviation group in Africa, has announced the resumption of thrice-weekly passenger flights to Bengaluru, India as of 27 March 2022. The airline announced the recommencement after it halted operations for two years due to the pandemic. Ethiopian operated its first flight services to Bengaluru in October 2019. The capital of the Indian …