Ethiopian Airlines starts four weekly flights to Atlanta, USA

Ethiopian Airlines has begun operating four weekly flights from Addis Ababa to Atlanta (ATL), United States.

Following Chicago, Newark, New York, and Washington, Atlanta is Ethiopian Airlines’ fifth passenger destination in the United States.

With the launch of this new route, Ghanaian travellers will have additional flight alternatives from Accra to the United States and vice versa through Addis Abeba, according to a statement published in Accra.

Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr Mesfin Tasew, expressed joy at the addition of another gateway to the United States.

“We have been connecting the U.S. and Africa for 25 years now and the new service will help boost the investment, tourism, diplomatic, and socioeconomic bonds between the two regions, he said.

He said as a Pan-African carrier, “we are committed to further expanding our global network and connecting Africa with the rest of the world.”

The Group CEO said the airline was keen to better serve the U.S. by increasing our destinations and flight frequencies.

Mr Andre Dickens, Atlanta Mayor said “Ethiopian Airlines’ new service to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is yet another win for our City as we continue to develop and expand our air service to Africa.”

“As we celebrate the new connection of the rich and dynamic cities of Atlanta and Addis Ababa, we look forward to a strong and successful partnership with our new partners in Ethiopia, Mr Dickens added.

Ethiopian Airlines is the largest network operator in Africa. It currently operates more than 130 international passenger and cargo destinations.