Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire
The carrier halted all services to the three Tigray cities on Sept. 23, 2026, citing ongoing security concerns.
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According to Fana Media Corporation, Airbus Forecasts Sixfold Growth in Ethiopia’s Air Passenger Traffic, Citing Ethiopian Airlines’ Expanding Reach On Oct 19, 2026 709 Addis Ababa, October 19, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s air passenger traffic is projected to grow more than sixfold over the next two decades, with Ethiopian Airlines well positioned to capitalize on rising demand and strengthen Addis Ababa’s role as a major African aviation hub, according to Airbus.
Read reportingAccording to BirrMetrics, Ethiopian Airlines Expands Global Ticket Distribution Through AirGateway Integration Yared Seyoum October 17, 2026 New distribution agreement gives travel agencies in more than 60 markets access to airline bookings and services. Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its international ticket distribution network through an integration with Berlin-based travel technology company AirGateway, giving travel agencies and corporate travel providers access to its flight offers, booking services and payment options through a single digital platform.
Read reportingAccording to The Reporter Ethiopia, Ethiopian Airlines spent approximately USD 6 million on carbon credits in FY2025/26. Chief executive Mesfin Tasew said compliance obligations are a growing expense and sustainable aviation fuel remains scarce in Africa.
Read reportingAccording to The Reporter Ethiopia — Business, Ethiopian Airlines will resume daily passenger flights to Durban, South Africa, on December 11, while expanding its cargo fleet under a new agreement with Boeing for 10 freighter aircraft, the airline announced. The Durban service will be Ethiopian Airlines’ third destination in South Africa, after Johannesburg and Cape Town, restoring a route that will connect the coastal city with the airline’s Addis Ababa hub.
Read reportingThe carrier halted all services to the three Tigray cities on Sept. 23, 2026, citing ongoing security concerns.
View The Reporter Ethiopia ↗Ethiopian Airlines halted services to the three northern Tigray airports of Mekelle, Axum and Shire, citing the escalating security situation after Tigrayan forces took over Mekelle airport, and said it will resume flights when conditions improve.
View Al Jazeera Africa ↗Ethiopian Airlines was awarded the Skytrax Best Airline in Africa title for the ninth consecutive year, along with Best Economy Class, Onboard Catering and Best Business Class awards, according to a 18 September 2026 press release from the carrier.
View Ethiopian Airlines ↗Ethiopian Airlines announced the commencement of a new scheduled passenger service to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, operating four times weekly beginning 1 December 2026, expanding its network in the country.
View Ethiopian Airlines ↗Ethiopian Airlines will begin a thrice‑weekly Boeing 737‑8 passenger flight to Nacala from 27 October 2026, adding a third destination in Mozambique and expanding its African network.
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The fourth edition of the Ethiopian Airlines‑Boeing STEM School program concluded, delivering over 300 hours of aviation and engineering training to grade‑11 students, including 28 young women, across Ethiopia.
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