January 9, 2018: SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline and one of leading airlines of Africa, Ethiopian Airlines has announced the launch of direct services to Geneva, Switzerland. The thrice weekly service will be starting from June 3, 2018.

The route will be operated with a Boeing 787-800, one of the most technologically advanced aircraft.

Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Tewolde GebreMariam, said, “Geneva hosts the highest number of international organisations in the world, making it a global hub for diplomacy. It’s a perfect complement to Addis our main hub and Africa’s diplomatic capital with the headquarters of the African Union and the UN-ECA (Economic Commission for Africa). Government officials and staff from regional and international organisations in Geneva and across our extensive African network will be able to enjoy seamless and convenient connectivity enabling to carry out their mission with ease and conveniences.”

Ethiopian operates to more than 100 international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents. Ethiopian fleet includes ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as Airbus A350, Boeing 787-8, Boeing 787-9, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777-200LR, Boeing 777- 200 Freighter, Bombardier Q-400 double cabin with an average fleet age of five years.