Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad launch strategic joint venture

Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airways have joined forces in a joint venture that will transform connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

Image: Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airways

Signed yesterday at Ethiopian Airlines' headquarters in Addis Ababa, this strategic partnership also includes a codeshare arrangement, unlocking greater travel opportunities for passengers across both networks.

As part of this collaboration, the airlines are launching new flights between Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa.

Ethiopian Airlines will commence services from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport on 15 July, while Etihad Airways will introduce daily flights to Addis Ababa starting 1 October.

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