Ethiopian Airlines and the Nigerian carrier Air Peace have entered into an interline agreement. According to the Nigerian daily newspaper Vanguard, the agreement allows travelers to purchase a single ticket for a journey that combines flights operated by both carriers.
Codeshare agreement with China Southern
A few weeks earlier, Ethiopian Airlines also signed a codeshare agreement with China Southern Airlines. The deal, announced on October 14, aims to deepen cooperation between the two airlines and expand their route networks across Africa, China, and beyond. It coincides with the Chinese carrier’s entry into the Ethiopian market: China Southern has launched a twice weekly passenger service connecting Guangzhou to Addis Ababa, with a stopover in Changsha. This marks the airline’s first scheduled service to Ethiopia.
Competition on this route is set to be significant, as Ethiopian Airlines already operates a non-stop flight between Guangzhou and Addis Ababa.
Cargo operations also expanding
In the cargo sector, Ezhou Huahu Cargo Airport in Hubei province launched a new route to Brazil and Chile via Addis Ababa on November 9, featuring two weekly rotations operated by Boeing 777 freighters.