It’s official: Ethiopian Airlines has announced its return to Kuwait City. After a four-month suspension of its flights between Addis Ababa and Kuwait City due to the war in the Middle East, the national carrier stated in a press release published Tuesday that the flight will resume on June 16. This route is served year-round… Read More »
A new regional airport has just opened in Ethiopia. It was inaugurated on May 27th by Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of the East African nation. The airport is named after the southern Ethiopian city of Negele Borena Geda, in the Oromia region. Initially serving three weekly flights, the new airport boasts a runway capable… Read More »
Summer is fast approaching, and Ethiopian Airlines is looking to expand its summer schedule. The national carrier has announced the launch of a new route between Addis Ababa and Port Louis in Mauritius after receiving approval from the government of the country located in the western Indian Ocean. This approval will allow Ethiopian Airlines to… Read More »
Just days after winning the APEX award for Africa’s Best Airline, Ethiopian Airlines has received another accolade. The airline has been awarded the prize for Africa’s Fastest Growing Airline. This award, presented at the Athens International Airport Awards 2026, further highlights why Ethiopian Airlines has held the leading position in the African air transport sector… Read More »
As expected, Ethiopian Airlines has been named Africa’s Best Airline for 2026. This is the eighth award given to the Ethiopian airline by the APEX Awards. This award, won and held exclusively by Ethiopian Airlines, is given by real travelers based on their feedback. Passengers eligible to vote are those who have taken at least… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines plans to launch a new long-haul route: a direct flight connecting Addis Ababa to Lahore, Pakistan. This information was confirmed by the Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Oumer Hussein Oba, and the Pakistani Minister of Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, during an official meeting. For Ethiopian Airlines, launching a flight to Lahore will strengthen… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines has finalized a firm order for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The new order is part of the agreement signed between the African airline giant and the American aircraft manufacturer in 2023 for the delivery of 67 aircraft. “The conversion of the options for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners into a firm order is another… Read More »
A few days after the ceasefire and the end of the war in the Middle East, pitting Iran against the United States and Israel, air traffic is beginning to resume in the region. Ethiopian Airlines was among the airlines announcing the resumption of flights to several destinations, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dammam, and Amman.… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines has just unveiled a new offering for its South African customers. Since the end of March, the national carrier has significantly increased its flights between Cape Town and Addis Ababa, adding a daily flight to its schedule between the two capitals. Mesfin Tasew, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, explains: “Our airline has just embarked… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines has announced its intention to increase the number of its flights to Nosy Be, Madagascar. The national carrier has decided to add an additional route to the Malagasy destination starting July 6, increasing service from six to seven flights per week. Given the success of this route, Ethiopian Airlines will further enhance its… Read More »