Ethiopian Airlines flies to Atlanta in the United States

Ethiopia’s flag carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, has just announced the launch of its new direct Addis Ababa – Atlanta service – marking the first commercial flight between Ethiopia and the state capital of Georgia, in the USA. This new scheduled flights to the destination of the North American country will greatly expand connectivity between the two countries, allowing more people than ever to experience all that Ethiopia and Atlanta have to offer.

The new Ethiopian Airlines route will initially operate 4 times a week, Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The flights are provided by the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, configured to accommodate 315 passengers in two cabins, with an average flight time of 13 hours 40 minutes. Passengers will be able to enjoy an award-winning in-flight product while traveling in comfort – using best-in-class Wi-Fi services or watching endless entertainment provided by their latest “Cloud Nine” high-definition in-flight entertainment system. “.

Business travelers who need to travel quickly and comfortably between Addis Ababa and Atlanta will benefit from Ethiopian Airlines’ business class offer, which includes fully flat beds, gourmet meals prepared by renowned chefs and access to exclusive lounges at both airports. Economy class passengers can also choose to grab a bargain or get the most out of their airfare. Business Class and Economy Class passengers are served full meals with featured hot dishes as well as complimentary drinks and snacks during longer flights.

This new service is expected to increase demand for business and leisure travel, including by connecting Georgia’s technology and aerospace industries to companies growing in Africa. It is also more convenient for members of the large Ethiopian diaspora living in many US cities, including recent immigrants from East Africa in cities like Washington DC and Virginia, who can now transit by Addis Ababa and take direct flights that previously departed from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).