Ethiopian Airlines is all to commence four weekly flights between Addis Ababa and Atlanta from May 2023. Going ahead, the airline plans to expand its capacity and destinations across US, the CEO said in a statement.
Delighted at opening of its sixth gateway in North America, Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO, Ethiopian Airlines said: “We have been connecting the US and Africa for 25 years now and the new service will help boost the investment, tourism, diplomatic and socioeconomic bonds between the two regions. As a pan-African carrier, we are committed to further expand our global network and connect Africa with the rest of the word.”
Balram “B” Bheodari, General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport said: “This new partnership with Ethiopian Airlines expands that connectivity and access for our passengers and further solidifies our position as an industry leader. We are thrilled to welcome Ethiopian Airlines to ATL.”
Jai Ferrell, Deputy General Manager and Chief Commercial Officer, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport said: “This announcement is truly significant with Ethiopian Airlines being the biggest African carrier to fly out of ATL. We are the gateway to the world and this collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines further illustrates our global commitment to our passengers and stakeholders.”
Atlanta will be Ethiopian Airlines’ 5th passenger destination in the US following Chicago, Newark, New York and Washington.