Africa

Ethiopian Airlines to introduce new flights to Cotonou, Benin

Posted by on March 22, 2012 at 3:01 pm

Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing African airline, is proud to announce that effective 15 June 2012, the airline will launch new flights  to Cotonou non-stop from Addis Ababa, the economic capital of the Republic of Benin. The introduction of the new services will expand Ethiopian extensive network in West Africa. The Republic of Benin is [...]

QATAR Airways could begin flights to Zimbabwe

Posted by on March 13, 2012 at 6:50 pm

QATAR Airways could begin flights to Zimbabwe before the end of the year as international airlines continue to feast on Air Zimbabwe’s carcass, a minister said on Monday. Transport Minister Nicholas Goche said Qatar Airways – the flag carrier of the Middle East economic powerhouse – were currently evaluating route options. “I have had discussions [...]

Ethiopian Airlines to grow revenue by $9.5bn

Posted by on March 5, 2012 at 4:51 pm

The Ethiopia national carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, has said it will grow its revenue by $9.5 billion by 2025. The airline’s Director of Sales and Service, Central and West Africa, Mr Aba Milki Abagaro, disclosed this on Tuesday, while addressing a press briefing at the airlines’ headquarters at Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Abagaro added [...]

Kenya Airways suspends air ticket sales in Malawi due to forex problems

Posted by on March 5, 2012 at 2:46 pm

Kenya airways has indefinitely suspended air ticket sales in Malawi, coming soon after Ethiopian Airlines made a similar decision two weeks ago. In a circular sourced by Zodiak Radio, the airline says air tickets can be sold from any other point of sale outside Malawi for travels starting in the country. Ethiopia Airlines also suspended [...]

Ethiopian Airline Cuts its fare by $200 to promote tourism

Posted by on March 2, 2012 at 6:50 pm

As part of Ethiopia’s effort at promoting tourism in its country, the country’s national carrier Ethiopian Airline has announced a slash in its fares by $200. This was made known to journalists and Nigerian tour operators who were on tourism familiarization visit to the country, at the airlines’ headquarters in Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, [...]

SAA will launch an additional flight to Johannesburg and African destination

Posted by on February 14, 2012 at 4:43 pm

South African Airways (SAA) has announced significant schedule and route enhancements to its African network, including: added frequencies to several destinations, new or upgraded aircraft on certain routes, and product developments that will further enhance the flight experience for SAA’s valued customers. From 25 February 2012, SAA will launch an additional flights to Johannesburg and the [...]

Ethiopian Airlines awarded African Airline of the Year 2011/2012

Posted by on February 14, 2012 at 3:24 pm

Ethiopian Airlines was awarded the Gold Award for African Airline of the Year 2011/2012 from the African Aviation News portal. Ethiopian Airlines earned this distinguished honor by receiving the highest number of votes from readers, industry officials, and followers of African Aviation. More than 20,000 total votes were registered in this year’s poll, both online [...]

African Airline of the Year Award 2011/2012: Ethiopian Airlines Bags the Gold

Posted by on February 9, 2012 at 4:31 pm

Ethiopian Airlines wins the Gold Award in the African Airline of the Year 2011/2012 Award given by African Aviation News portal. Ethiopian Airlines emerged ahead of the pack garnering the highest number of the votes cast in by the readers and followers of African Aviation, who voted in an online poll, set up at the [...]

Air Zimbabwe’s Recovery ruined as Emirates Airlines Opens Harare Route

Posted by on February 6, 2012 at 2:56 pm

Emirates Airlines made its maiden flight to Harare Wednesday amid pomp and fanfare with the airline set to connect Zimbabweans to more than 100 destinations around the world and boost the country’s recovering tourism industry. Several cabinet ministers, civil aviation officials and representatives of the airline attended the ceremony which critics said may well spell [...]

Ethiopian Airlines to launch nonstop flight to Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Posted by on January 28, 2012 at 3:39 pm

Ethiopian Airlines is launching three-times-weekly service from Addis Ababa to Dammam, the capital of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, starting on February 12. According to a press release Ethiopian sent to ENA on Friday, Dammam will be its 8th destination in the Middle East and its 64th worldwide. Ethiopian CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam said the new flight [...]