Ethiopian Airlines has announced its intention to add flights between Addis Ababa and Abuja during the winter.
According to Firiehiwot Mekonnen, Ethiopian Airlines’ Regional Director in Nigeria : “Effective October 28, Ethiopia’s national airline will schedule three additional weekly flights, in addition to its daily flights to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.”
“Weekly flights will operate from 10:00 p.m, while daily flight schedules will remain unchanged, starting around noon,” she confirmed.
The choice of Abuja is not insignificant. It is an international hub offering connections to several major destinations in Africa and Asia.
Increased baggage allowance on flights departing from Abuja
Ethiopian Airlines passengers (who are enrolled in its Shebamiles loyalty program) traveling on the Addis Ababa – Abuja route can easily connect to many Asian destinations such as Mumbai, Delhi in India, and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, benefit from an additional baggage allowance: For example, Shebamiles Gold members can benefit from an additional 32kg piece of baggage, while members with Shebamiles Gold status can check in two additional 32kg pieces of baggage.