Ethiopian Airlines has announced the opening of a route to a new destination in Europe. Starting in July 2026, the Star Alliance member will begin operating flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport in France, with a stopover in Geneva. The French destination will be served three times a week from Addis Ababa Bole Airport, using a… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines has begun operating its aircraft painting unit at its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, a first in Africa. The Star Alliance member airline released images of the stripping and painting process carried out on two Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, stated:… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines inaugurated a new premium lounge at Addis Ababa Bole Airport, its main hub, on December 16th. The inauguration of this new luxury lounge, the largest at the airport, was celebrated in the presence of several senior airline officials and its CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, who stated: “This important milestone illustrates our commitment to… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines began the transfer operation of its flights serving Luanda on December 16, migrating them to the new Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport. Previously landing at the Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD), Ethiopian Airlines has decided to transfer its flights serving the Angolan capital to this more modern and larger airport with the… Read More »
After a successful summer across all its routes, Ethiopian Airlines continues its expansion and announces the launch of a new international route. The national carrier will launch a direct flight to Jizan at the beginning of February 2026, increasing the number of destinations served in Saudi Arabia to five. Ethiopian Airlines will operate four flights… Read More »
2025 was a successful year for Ethiopian Airlines, which has just received another award. The national airline won the “National Quality Excellence Award” at the 12th annual national awards ceremony, held on December 2nd at the National Palace in Addis Ababa. The “First Level Award of Excellence” is presented annually to companies and organizations that… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines won several awards from AFRAA (African Airlines Association) at its 57th Annual General Meeting, held in Luanda, Angola, from November 30 to December 2. Four awards were presented to the Star Alliance member airline, recognizing its status as a leading airline on the African continent. The AFRAA jury, composed of industry experts and… Read More »
Several flights operated by Indian airlines were canceled last Monday and Tuesday after the Hayli Gubbi volcano, located in the Afar region of Ethiopia, erupted on November 23, 2026. The eruption of Hayli Gubbi spewed a plume of volcanic ash that crossed the Red Sea and reached Delhi, India. In an unprecedented move, the Indian… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines announced that it had ordered new long-haul aircraft. The new order announced by the national carrier; spent with Airbus during its participation in the Dubai Air Show; concerns the acquisition of 6 A350-900s. Operating a giant fleet currently comprising 777 aircraft including 20 A350-900s and 4 A350-1000s, this new order announced by Ethiopian… Read More »
Before the end of this year, Ethiopian Airlines will offer its customers the opportunity to fly again to Humera, the small town in the north of the East African nation. Departing from Addis Ababa Bole Airport, the national carrier will operate two weekly flights to Humera Airport, every Saturday and Tuesday. This route strengthens Ethiopian… Read More »