Ethiopian Airlines Set To Add Bangladesh To Network

LAGOS – Ethiopian Airlines is commencing new six weekly flights to Dhaka, Bangladesh, starting November 1, 2024. The airline in a statement by its media consultant in Nigeria, said that the new service would be operated with the state-of-the-art Boeing B787 Dreamliner, offer­ing passengers a comfortable and seamless travel experience. This new route, the statement hinted would further strengthen Ethiopian’s presence in South Asia, providing convenient con­nections between Bangladesh and key destinations across Africa and beyond.

The new flights are scheduled for departures from Addis Ababa and arrivals in Dhaka, facilitating smooth connections and a seam­less travel experience. The commencement of Ethi­opian Airlines’ new service be­tween Bangladesh and Ethiopia would have a significant contri­bution to the socio-economic ties of both countries and beyond, the airline said. It emphasised that it would fur­ther brings Asia closer to Africa where Ethiopian established the widest network of more than 63 destinations.



Commenting on the new route, Mesfin Tasew, Group Chief Exec­utive Officer (GCEO), Ethiopian Airlines, said that Bangladesh was a dynamic and growing market. He expressed the confidence that its modern fleet and excep­tional service would meet the needs of travellers between the two regions. “By deploying our state-of-the-art aircraft on this route, we are not only offering our passengers the comfort they deserve but also fostering stronger ties between Africa and Asia.

“Our new service to Dhaka is a testament to Ethiopian Airlines’ enduring vision of expanding horizons and creating bridges across continents,” he added..