Ethiopian Informer
ADDIS ABABA (EI) — Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, has announced the launch of its new thrice-weekly direct passenger service to Port Louis, Mauritius.
The Ethiopian flag carrier, in a statement issued late Monday, said the new passenger service, effective July 12, “underscores Ethiopian airlines’ strategic commitment to deepening continental integration while driving economic growth across Southeast Africa and beyond.”
“By expanding regional connectivity, this service will elevate tourism, catalyze trade, and foster stronger people-to-people interactions, while creating an essential gateway that links regional markets to global networks,” the airlines said.
It said operating on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, the launch of this direct route significantly enhances passenger convenience by providing faster travel times and seamless connection options across the region.
“We are delighted to launch this direct flight service to Mauritius, making it easier for Africans and other international tourists to visit this beautiful African island destination, while also enhancing business and trade opportunities,” an Ethiopian airlines statement quoted Group CEO Mesfin Tasew as saying.
Prior to introducing the latest direct flight, Ethiopian airlines served Mauritius through interline and code-share partnerships via regional hubs like Johannesburg, Nairobi, and Antananarivo.
“As a leading carrier on the continent, expanding our African network remains one of our top priorities, in line with our vision of strengthening connectivity among African nations and linking the continent more closely with the rest of the world,” the CEO said.
Operating flights to more than 160 domestic and international passenger as well as cargo destinations across five continents, the airline said it is bridging the gaps between Africa and the rest of the world.
As part of its strategic plan dubbed “Vision 2035,” the Ethiopian flag carrier is striving to become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world.
The airline is currently pursuing a multi-hub strategy through hubs in Togo’s capital of Lomé with ASKY, in Malawi’s capital Lilongwe with the Malawi Airlines, in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways, as well as in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with Air Congo.
(Photo Credit — Ethiopian Airlines Group)
