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 »
Ethiopian Airlines and the Marriott hotel group have decided to partner with the aim of offering an enhanced customer experience. The key objective of this partnership is to integrate the two companies’ loyalty programs, Shebamiles and Marriott Bonvoy, and offer members more privileges. Members of both loyalty programs can accumulate and use their points for… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines has announced a new development for its cargo division. The national carrier has placed a lease order with AerCap Holdings N.V., the world’s largest aircraft leasing company, headquartered in Dublin. The order is for the delivery of two Boeing 777-300ERSFs, converted from 777-300ERs previously used solely for passenger transport. At the signing of… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines has decided to relaunch its service between Addis Ababa Bole and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson in the United States. While the service was suspended last February for adjustments to the Ethiopian airline’s international network, it will initially operate a weekly flight between the two airports, with additional frequencies potentially added depending on demand. Mesfin Tasew,… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines celebrated its 80th anniversary in February 2026 in a special way. The anniversary of Africa’s largest airline coincided with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Vietnam, and to mark the occasion, the national carrier launched a new promotional offer for its Vietnamese customers. This promotion was launched on its Hanoi-Addis… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines celebrated International Women’s Day in a unique way. Celebrated annually on March 8th, the national airline wanted to make this a memorable day for its crew members. It decided to entrust the controls of its aircraft to an all-female crew, from the captain and cabin crew to the pilots. These women were responsible… Read More »