Ethiopian commences services to Dembi-Dolo and Kebri-Dahar - October 14, 2016

Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and the largest African  airline, is pleased to announce that it commences thrice weekly services to Dembi-Dolo and Kebri-Dahar as of today the 14th October, 2016.

The flights to these Ethiopian domestic destinations will be operated on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays as per the detail below.

Flight NumberFrequencyDeparture AirportDeparture TimeArrival AirportArrv TimeSubfleet
ET  0131TUE, FRI, SUNADD12:30JIM13:25ET  DH8
 .......JIM13:55DEM14:35ET  DH8
ET  0130TUE, FRI, SUNDEM15:05JIM15:45ET  DH8
 .......JIM16:15ADD17:10ET  DH8
Flight NumberFrequencyDept ArpDept TimeArvl ArpArrv TimeSubfleet
ET  0210TUE, FRI, SUNADD8:00JIJ9:15ET  DH8
 .......JIJ9:45ABK10:30ET  DH8
ET  0211TUE, FRI, SUNABK11:00JIJ11:45ET  DH8
 .......JIJ12:15ADD13:30ET  DH8

Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam said, “Air transport being an essential public service, Ethiopian Airlines has been discharging its national obligation of providing critical air connectivity options and thereby catalyzing the nation’s Growth and Transformation endeavor. Moreover, with the opening of new universities parallel to the expansion of Industry zones across the country, the service will enable academicians, investors and others to enjoy prompt connectivity options to and from the points. This move will also give tourists the means to enjoy hassle free movement to and from more than 94 Ethiopian destinations globally.”

Ethiopian operates scheduled flight services to 19 domestic stations using the new Bombardier Q-400 aircraft and B737. In line with Vision 2025 strategic roadmap, it aims to increase the number of domestic destinations to 26.

About Ethiopian

Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the fastest growing Airline in Africa. In its seven decades of operation, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success.

Ethiopian commands the lion’s share of the pan-African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 90 international destinations across five continents. Ethiopian fleet includes ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as Airbus A350, Boeing 787, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777-200LR, Boeing 777-200 Freighter, Bombardier Q-400 double cabin with an average fleet age of five years. In fact, Ethiopian is the first airline in Africa to own and operate these aircraft.

Ethiopian is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan called Vision 2025 that will see it become the leading aviation group in Africa with seven business centers: Ethiopian Domestic and Regional Airline; Ethiopian International Passenger Airline; Ethiopian Cargo; Ethiopian MRO; Ethiopian Aviation Academy; Ethiopian In-flight Catering Services; and Ethiopian Ground Service. Ethiopian is a multi-award winning airline registering an average growth of 25% in the past seven years.