Etihad Airways at present launched its new each day flights to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, connecting Zayed Worldwide Airport (AUH) with Addis Ababa Bole Worldwide Airport (ADD).
The inaugural flights operated at full capability in each instructions, reflecting the robust demand for journey between the 2 capitals.
The launch coincides with the formal activation of Etihad’s landmark Joint Enterprise with Ethiopian Airways, introduced earlier this 12 months, which boosts collaboration between the 2 flag carriers and expands seamless journey choices between Africa, the Center East and Asia.
Beneath the brand new Joint Enterprise, Etihad and Ethiopian Airways will coordinate schedules and collectively develop routes, providing friends extra selection and comfort whereas strengthening commerce, tourism and cultural hyperlinks between each areas.
The settlement additionally paves the best way for broader cooperation in areas, together with loyalty programmes, coaching and cargo, underscoring the airways’ shared dedication to ship a smoother, extra linked journey expertise for friends.
By means of the Joint Enterprise, Etihad friends can now attain greater than 55 locations throughout 33 African nations by way of Ethiopian’s hub in Addis Ababa, whereas Ethiopian Airways prospects acquire streamlined entry by Abu Dhabi to over 20 locations throughout Asia, Australia and the Center East.
The Addis Ababa launch kinds a key pillar of Etihad’s increasing African footprint. In 2025, the airline is deepening its presence throughout the continent with extra flights to Nairobi rising to 14 weekly by December, elevated frequencies to Casablanca and Johannesburg, and a partnership with Air Seychelles.
Persevering with its strategic development, Etihad will even introduce new locations in North Africa, with Tunis and Algiers becoming a member of the community subsequent month.
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