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Category - Ethiopia Travel News
Breaking news from Ethiopia – Travel & Tourism, Fashion, Entertainment, Culinary, Culture, Events, Safety, Security, News, and Trends.
Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa, is a rugged, landlocked country split by the Great Rift Valley. With archaeological finds dating back more than 3 million years, it’s a place of ancient culture. Among its important sites are Lalibela with its rock-cut Christian churches from the 12th–13th centuries. Aksum is the ruins of an ancient city with obelisks, tombs, castles and Our Lady Mary of Zion church.
Global Aviation This Week: New Routes, New Airline Bosses and a Very Busy Sky
New airline routes, new CEOs, aircraft orders, airport disruptions and unexpected comebacks made...
Seychelles Strengthens Global Lifeline with Ethiopian Airlines Double-Daily Service
Seychelles is strengthening its position as one of the Indian Ocean's best-connected island...
IATA Urges African Governments to Elevate Aviation as Driver of Growth and Integration
The International Air Transport Association urges African governments to treat aviation as critical...
U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Trump-Era Boeing 737 MAX Deal, Denying Victims’ Appeal
A U.S. appeals court upheld a Trump-era Justice Department deal allowing Boeing to avoid...
Africa Hotel Development Pipeline Reaches Record 123,846 Rooms as Egypt Leads Growth
Africa’s hotel development pipeline has reached a record 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels, growing...
Global Aviation in Turmoil: Lufthansa Expands as London, Paris, Addis Ababa and Helsinki Compete to Replace Gulf Hubs
Global aviation faces major disruption as war in the Middle East shuts down key Gulf hubs in Dubai...
Middle East Conflict Disrupts Air Travel, Threatens African Tourism
African tourism is facing disruptions after the Middle East conflict forced several Gulf airlines...
B737 Max: Families to U.S. Court of Appeals: Don’t Let Boeing Walk Away From 346 Deaths
Families of victims killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes urged a federal appeals court to revive...
Families of Boeing 737 MAX Crash Victims Ask Federal Appeals Court to Revive Criminal Case
Thirty-one families of Boeing 737 MAX crash victims will ask the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to...
Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO to Replace Bamuturaki at Uganda Airlines?
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has dismissed Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki as...
Horn of Africa leaders inaugurate Shabeely Resort, betting on tourism in eastern Ethiopia’s Somali Region
The inauguration of Shabeely Resort in Ethiopia’s Somali Region marks a strategic effort to unlock...
Tanzania’s SGR: The Rail Backbone Redefining Cross-Border Tourism in East and Central Africa
Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway is quietly reshaping African tourism by turning the country into...
Economy Class: How Japan Airlines, ANA, Emirates, Qatar, Riyadh Air, Lufthansa, Ethiopian, United, DL, Qantas and other Global Rivals Compare
Economy class is no longer one-size-fits-all. Japan Airlines and ANA raise long-haul comfort...
Ethiopian Airlines to Launch New Passenger Service to Lyon via Geneva
Ethiopian Airlines, a Star Alliance Carrier based in Addis Ababa, announced the launch of a new...
Airlines Warn of Mounting Threat to Global Connectivity as $1.2 Billion in Revenues Remain Blocked
Airlines warn that more than $1.2 billion in revenues trapped by governments is threatening global...
Boeing Crash Court Cases: Three Settlements, One Moves Forward to Trial
In the 11th hour, three cases of families who lost loved ones on the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737...
Boeing Trial to Begin Monday in Chicago Federal District Court
Two of five designated cases are set for trial this Monday, Nov. 3, in the 2019 crash of a Boeing...
Boeing B737 Max Crash Cases Set for Trial in US Federal Court
US Federal Courts Cases are moving forward to trial on Nov. 3 in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737...
RwandaAir Competition to Ethiopian Airlines In The African Skies
Rwanda Air, targeting the growing number of air travelers between Europe and Africa, is set to...
New Addis Ababa to Hanoi, Vietnam Flight on Ethiopian Airlines
The launch of the Hanoi route marks Ethiopian Airlines’ first passenger gateway into Vietnam and...
Boeing Trial to Start in Chicago after Canadian lost his entire Family on B737 Max
The fBoirst Trial Against Boeing in MAX 737-8 Crash Set to Begin Monday, July 14, on Behalf of Man...
US Department of Justice told Boeing 737 MAX Victims: No Crime!
Families who lost loved ones reacted with tremendous grief and even anger at the sudden turnaround...
U.S. Department of Justice May Dismiss the Deadliest Crime in US History
U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing may get a dismissal in criminal court on all charges in the two...
First 2019 Ethiopian Boeing 737 MAX 8 Crash Trial Set for April 7
2019 crash of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in Ethiopia resulted in the deaths of 157 people...
New Addis Ababa to Hanoi Flight on Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines announced the launch of a new passenger service to Hanoi, Vietnam, operating...
Ethiopian Airlines Adds New Boeing 737-800 Business Jet to Fleet
Ethiopian Airlines, recognized as the largest and most successful airline in Africa, is delighted...
New Porto Flight via Madrid on Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines announced the launch of a new passenger flight service to Porto, Portugal...
Inauguration of Waku Gutu Airport Terminal Means Tourism for Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines Group announces the inauguration of the newly built Wako Gutu Airport Terminal...
Air Congo: Ethiopian Airlines Launches New Airline for DR Congo
Newly established Air Congo represents not merely the inception of a new airline, but also a...
Ethiopian and Etihad Fined $425K and $400K by US DOT
Airlines' conduct constituted a breach of the terms of their operating authority and involved air...
Africa’s First Airbus A350-1000 Goes to Ethiopian Airlines
The introduction of the A350-1000 will allow Ethiopian Airlines to elevate its premium services on...
Ethiopian Airlines Mulls More Russia Flights
Ethiopian Airlines has reportedly seen a significant uptick in Russian travelers since air traffic...
Ethiopian Airlines Halts All Eritrea Flights
Ethiopia's flag carrier wholly owned by the country's government and Africa's largest airline...
Reject the Boeing Plea Deal! Crash Victims Lawyer Asks Texas Court for Justice
B737 Max families of the victims killed in two air crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia had Clifford...
Somalia Ready to Ban Ethiopian Airlines
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines provides air services to Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, as well...
Ethiopian Airlines to Create a Mega Airport City at Abusera
New airport city, situated merely 40 kilometers from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, is set...
Ethiopian Airlines Joins TSA PreCheck
Utilizing TSA PreCheck allows travelers to experience efficient security procedures and accelerated...
Eritrea Bans Ethiopian Airlines Flights
Ethiopian Airlines relaunched flights to Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, just six years ago, in...
Hundreds Killed in Ethiopian Landslides
Southern Ethiopia's past had been long marked by destructive landslides that have led to a...
TSA PreCheck Adds Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, Ethiopian and Saudia
TSA PreCheck can be accessed by qualified passengers when leaving from a designated airport or when...
Shootout in Ethiopia Mago National Park Results in 4 Dead
The Ministry of Tourism for Ethiopia confirmed that a Spanish tour operator and 3 Ethiopians are...
Ethiopian Inaugurates New Terminal at Jinka Airport
Jinka Airport Terminal is now equipped with modern passenger service areas including departure and...
Ethiopian Airlines to Buy Up to 20 Boeing 777X Widebody Jets
With commitment for eight 777-9s and up to 12 more, Ethiopian Airlines is the first African...
Boeing Banks on the US Military after the B737 Max Failure
Boeing was in the forefront when during the last 100 years, humans have gone from walking on Earth...
Canada Expands Air Agreements with Ethiopia, Jordan and Türkiye
New rights under expanded air transport agreements are available for use by Canadian, Ethiopian...
Nigeria needs a National Airline
London to Lagos on British Airways is more expensive than flying from Lagos to Melbourne. Tourism...
Rolls-Royce and Ethiopian Airlines sign Maintenance Agreement MoU
Rolls-Royce and Ethiopian Airlines today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding...
Ethiopian Airlines Orders 11 more Airbus A350
Scherer expressed delight in bolstering the Airlines' fleet, emphasizing the continuation of their...
Djibouti Rescue Operation Saved 150 Trafficked Migrants
On October 16, 2023, the Khor-Angar maritime coastline surveillance post of the Djibouti Coast...
Ethiopia Ends Tourist Coffee Ban
Earlier this week, Ethiopian customs officials enacted a temporary ban on taking locally produced...
Ethiopian Culture: Demera Colorfully Celebrated in the Capital
Demera, an important event in the Ethiopian culture and the annual religious bonfire, was...
Direct Addis Ababa to Bangui Flight on Ethiopian Airlines
Etiopian Airlines will launch thrice weekly passenger services to Bangui, Central African Republic...
Ethiopian Mexico Cargo at New Felipe Ángeles International Airport
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services announced that is has re-positioned its operations from...
Addis Ababa to Seoul Six Times a Week on Ethiopian Airlines
After 10 years of operating flights between Addis Ababa and Seoul, Ethiopian Airlines will now...
Ethiopian Airlines, Tal Aviation and Save a Childs Heart
Gideon Thaler, CEO of Tal Aviation has a big heart for Children. It's why he loves his client...
New Ethiopian Airlines Addis Ababa to London-Gatwick Flight
Ethiopian Airlines will commence a thrice weekly air services to and from London-Gatwick.
1500 African Youths Graduate from Ethiopian Aviation University
Since its formation in 1956, Ethiopian Aviation Excellence Center has been offering various...
Protea Hotels by Marriott Signs Five New Deals in Africa
Anticipated projects will strengthen the presence of Protea Hotels by Marriott in Nigeria...
Dr. Taleb Rifai Shares Proud Day at African Tourism Board
The African Tourism Board (ATB) and African Union (AU) signed a strategic Memorandum of...
African Union and African Tourism Board to sign MOU
The African Union and The African Tourism Board will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday...
IATA: Aviation Contributes to Development of Africa
Aviation potential is limited by infrastructure constraints, high costs, lack of connectivity...
Ethiopian Airlines UK Flights Turn 50
Ethiopian Airlines is celebrating the 50th year of the launch of its service to the UK in April...
Ethiopian Airlines and AFRAA Aviation Convention in May
In light of Africa’s vast landmass, its population accounting for 16% of the world population, and...
Ethiopian Celebrates 50 Years of Service to China
Ethiopian Airlines, the leading and fastest growing Airline in Africa, is celebrating the 50th year...
New Addis Ababa to Karachi flight on Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, has finalized preparations to...
New Ethiopian Airlines flights to China’s Xiamen and Shenzhen
New cargo flights will be instrumental in facilitating shipments across the world by improving air...
Ethiopian Airlines opens second Aviation Academy campus
New Hawassa center will serve as the second campus for Ethiopian Aviation Academy
Ethiopian Airlines flights to China booming
Starting from March 1, 2023, Ethiopian Airlines flights will surge back to pre-COVID19 levels.
Ethiopian Airlines flights to Copenhagen
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, is set to launch a new passenger flight to...
Ethiopian Airlines and MailAmerica S.A. launch ecommerce logistics services
Ethiopian Airlines Group (ET) has partnered with MailAmericas (MA), a private postal operator and...
Criminal Charges against Boeing: B737 MAX Justice for victims?
The victims are mostly in Indonesia and Ethiopia. The company that may have committed an...
Ethiopian Airlines to relaunch Mekelle flights
Africa's largest airline in terms of passengers carried, destinations served, Ethiopian Airlines...
Ethiopian Airlines to resume Addis Ababa to Singapore direct flight
The flight will expand Ethiopian's network in Asia and create air connectivity for passengers...
Ethiopian Airlines renews agreement with Travelport
Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a renewed agreement with Travelport International Operations...
Travel to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe now on Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines, has launched a new flight to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, via Victoria Falls starting...
African Tourism Board Chairman in Ethiopia
thiopia has embarked on a massive tourism infrastructure development. The meeting and incentive...
Africa’s “Paris” showcases talent at Africa Celebrates
Officially opening the Africa Celebrates Fashion Exhibition-Expo was the Honorable Minister of...
Africa Celebrates successfully opens today
Celebrating arts, culture, heritage, and business, Africa Celebrates officially opened today...
Ethiopian Airlines & Boeing celebrate 10th anniversary of Africa’s first 787 Dreamliner
Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing today celebrated the 10th anniversary of the first 787 Dreamliner...
