from ADANE BIKILA in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ethiopia Bureau
ADDIS ABABA, (CAJ News) – ETHIOPIAN Airlines is marking the 50th anniversary of its inaugural flight to Kigali, the Rwandan capital.
Since launching the Addis Ababa–Kigali route in 1975, the airline has played a pivotal role in strengthening diplomatic, economic and cultural ties between Ethiopia and Rwanda, while serving as a vital link connecting the two nations and beyond.
“We are excited to reach such a milestone,” Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, stated.
“Over 50 years of service to Kigali, we have expanded both our passenger and cargo operations, with increased frequencies for the benefit of our customers.”
“This marks another demonstration of Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to serving the people of Africa,” Tasew aded.
Ethiopian Airlines operates 21 weekly passenger flights and three dedicated cargo services to Kigali, offering seamless connections to its extensive global network of over 145 destinations across five continents.
With connections at its hub in Addis Ababa, the airline’s flights to and from Kigali provide travelers with options to reach destinations worldwide.
Ethiopian Airlines is the largest network operator in Africa.
Beyond the continent, it extends its wings to key economic and cultural centers across Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East.
– CAJ News