Ethiopian Airlines To Start Flights To Hyderabad

Addis Ababa: Africa's leading carrier Ethiopian Airlines has announced the launch of a new thrice-weekly passenger service to Hyderabad, India.

This new route to Hyderabad will start from June 16, the airline said in a statement on Monday (Feb 17) .

Mesfin Tasew, group chief executive officer of Ethiopian Airlines, said the new service will not only enhance travel options for passengers, but also strengthen trade and tourism ties between the two countries and beyond.

"We are delighted to commence a new passenger service to Hyderabad. Since our first flight to Mumbai, India, in 1971, we have expanded our footprint throughout the country, offering convenient passenger and cargo transportation services," the statement quoted Tasew as saying.

Ethiopian Airlines now offers more than 50 passenger and cargo flights a week to five Indian cities -- Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Chennai.

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