Ethiopian Airlines will resume its direct passenger service between Addis Ababa and Atlanta from May 21, 2026, restoring a key link between Africa and the United States after the route was temporarily suspended in February.
The service will reconnect Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, providing travellers with improved connectivity between the US southeast and Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive African network via Addis Ababa.
Group chief executive Mesfin Tasew said Atlanta remained a key market for the carrier, serving demand from business travellers, tourists and the African diaspora.
The restored service is expected to strengthen links between the southeastern United States and destinations across Africa through Ethiopian’s hub in Addis Ababa.