Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire
According to The Reporter Ethiopia, The carrier halted all services to the three Tigray cities on Sept. 23, 2026, citing ongoing security concerns.
What happened
Ethiopian Airlines announced on its official social media platforms that, effective Sept. 23, 2026, it has suspended all flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire in the Tigray region due to ongoing security concerns. The airline apologized for inconvenience and said it will announce when the flights will resume; no further details on the security situation were provided.
Why it matters
The suspension cuts air connectivity to three major cities in Tigray, affecting passengers, humanitarian access and regional economic activity, and signals that security conditions remain unstable enough to disrupt commercial airline operations.
What to watch
Ethiopian Airlines will announce when the flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire will resume.
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