Ethiopian Airlines is expanding its North American network with a new service to Atlanta (ATL), the carrier’s fifth destination in the United States. The carrier will be the only African carrier to operate out of Hartsfield – Jackson International Airport (ATL).
«We are truly delighted to open our sixth gateway in North America with the new flight to Atlanta. We have been connecting the U.S. and Africa for 25 years and the new service will help boost investment, tourism, diplomatic and socio-economic ties between the two regions. As a pan-African airline, we are committed to further expanding our global network and connecting Africa to the rest of the world,» said Mesfin Tasew, chief executive officer of Ethiopian Airlines Group.
The carrier will have 20,600 seats per week on offer between North America and Africa in May, an increase of 65% compared to pre-pandemic levels. The airline is the largest carrier in terms of seats per seat kilometers (ASK) in this market and is the African carrier offering the most destinations in the United States.
Flight schedule
From May 16, 2023.
- Addis Ababa – Dublin Flight ET 518 ATL 22:00 – DUB 04:20+1 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Dublin – Atlanta Flight ET 518 DUB 05:10 – ATL 09:00 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
- Atlanta – Addis Ababa Flight ET 519 ATL 10:35 – ADD 07:50 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
The route will be operated on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft with a capacity of 311 passengers in two classes (28 Business Class/283 Economy) and promotional fares are available from USD 679 one way.
Ethiopian Airlines operates more than 130 international passenger and cargo destinations, in North America the company offers service to Washington – Dulles (IAD), Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Newark (EWR), New York (JFK), Toronto – Pearson (YYZ) and soon to be added Atlanta (ATL).
«Ethiopian Airlines’ new service to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is another win for our city as we continue to develop and expand our air service to Africa,» said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport for this summer season will be connected to Addis Ababa, Cape Town (CPT), Johannesburg (JNB) and Lagos (LOS) making it the fourth North American airport with the most African destinations, behind only Washington – Dulles (IAD), New York (JFK) and Montreal (YUL).
«As the world’s busiest and most efficient airport, our mission is to deliver excellence while connecting our community to the world. This new partnership with Ethiopian Airlines expands that connectivity and access for our passengers and further solidifies our position as an industry leader,» said Balram «B» Bheodari, general manager of Atlanta Airport (ATL).
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