(Posted 08th July 2024)
In June did Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest aviation group, announc
four new international and domestic routes, enhanced flight frequencies on six routes,
and celebrated prestigious awards from Skytrax and APEX.
On the international front, Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its network with new routes,
including Freetown in Sierra Leone, and Maun in Botswana. Warsaw, the largest city and
capital of Poland, has also joined Ethiopian’s extensive global network as its 24th
destination in Europe, effective July 1st. Domestically, the airline has introduced flights
to Axum and Nekemte. Similarly, Ethiopian increased frequencies on existing routes.
Recognizing its continued excellence, Skytrax and APEX have awarded Ethiopian
Airlines for its achievements on enhanced customer experience.
In addition to the new routes, Ethiopian Airlines has increased frequencies on several
existing routes. Starting on May 31, 2024, passengers on the route to/from Ouagadougou
are now enjoying daily flights. Conakry also saw an increase to daily flights effective June
1, 2024. New morning departures from Addis Ababa to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar in
Tanzania commenced on June 16, 2024, along with additional midday departures to
Kigali. Evening operations to Douala will start in July 2024, followed by Lubumbashi in
the Democratic Republic of Congo.
June also marked a triumphant month for Ethiopian Airlines with several prestigious
awards received. The airline’s commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction
through significant investments in services and products was recognized at the 2024
SKYTRAX World Airlines Awards. Ethiopian Airlines was named Best Airline in Africa
for the seventh consecutive year.
At the APEX Passenger Choice Awards 2024, Ethiopian Airlines secured titles for Best
Entertainment in Africa and Best Wi-Fi in Africa, further solidifying its reputation for
providing exceptional onboard experiences.
Regarding the milestones, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “June
2024 has been a historic month for Ethiopian Airlines, underscored by numerous significant achievements. These milestones reflect our extensive experience and our ability to execute strategic initiatives swiftly and effectively. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our valued passengers for their unwavering loyalty and trust, as well as to our dedicated employees whose hard work and commitment have made these successes possible. We remain steadfast in our dedication to achieving even greater heights in the future.”
These achievements underscore Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to enhancing
connectivity and providing unparalleled services to its valued global passengers. The
service advancement also includes Ethiopian Airlines’ domestic and international routes
with almost all the achievements taking place within the month of June.
