Daily Flights To Rome And Milan, Now Expanding To Ten Weekly From December 2024
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most esteemed aviation group, is celebrating a remarkable milestone; 60 years of uninterrupted service to the iconic city of Rome, Italy. This diamond jubilee marks not only a testament to the airline’s longevity but also its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences while bridging continents.
In a grand celebration held in the Eternal City, Ethiopian Airlines commemorated the event with government officials from Ethiopia and Italy, corporate guests, and key stakeholders. Ethiopian Airlines executives highlighted the significance of the Rome route in its global network and reiterated the airline’s dedication to strengthening connections between Africa and Europe. The event also symbolized the airline’s steadfast promise to its customers, underscoring its role as a leader in aviation.
Mr. Mesfin Tasew, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, expressed pride in this achievement: “We are incredibly proud to celebrate 60 years of uninterrupted service to Rome. This milestone is a testament to our unwavering dedication to connecting people and fostering economic growth between Africa and Europe. We are grateful for the support of our valued customers and partners throughout these six decades.”
Since making Rome its first Italian destination in 1964, Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its reach by launching flights to Milan in 2011. Currently, the airline offers daily flights to both cities, operated by state-of-the-art aircraft, ensuring passenger comfort and seamless connectivity. Further enhancing its service, Ethiopian Airlines will increase its Rome flights to ten weekly starting December 1, 2024, giving travellers more flexibility and convenience.
With over 24 European destinations in its ever-growing network and new routes like Port Sudan and Dhaka on the horizon, Ethiopian Airlines continues to elevate its global presence. The airline’s commitment to aviation excellence and connectivity has solidified its place as a leader in the industry, forging meaningful connections between Africa and Europe for decades to come.
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Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is the fastest-growing airlines brand globally and the continent’s largest airline brand. In its seventy-seven years of successful operations, Ethiopian, the fastest growing airline, has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success. In addition to its main hub in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, it is also pursuing its multi-hub strategy through a hub in Lomé, Togo with ASKY, in Lilongwe, Malawi with Malawi Airlines and in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways. Ethiopian commands the lion’s share of the African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 150 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents. Ethiopian’s fleet category consists of ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900 and Bombardier Dash 8-400 double cabin with an average fleet age of seven years. In fact, Ethiopian is the first airline in Africa to own and operate most of these aircraft. Having achieved its strategic plan (Vision 2025) ahead of time, Ethiopian is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan called Vision 2035 that will see it become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world by providing safe, secured, market driven and customer focused Passenger and Cargo Transport and Logistics, Aviation Training, Airport Management and Ground Services, MRO and Aerospace Manufacturing and Travel and Tourism Services. As a multi-award-winning airline, Ethiopian has been the champion in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for six consecutive years among others. The airline has been a Star Alliance member since 2011 and has been registering more than threefold growth in the past 10 years. For more at: www.ethiopianairlines.com
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