
Ethiopian Airlines halts some flights after forces seize Mekelle Airport
Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to three cities in northern Ethiopia on September 23, 2026, after Tigrayan forces seized…
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Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to three cities in northern Ethiopia on September 23, 2026, after Tigrayan forces seized…

TPLF forces took control of Mekelle airport and fought federal troops at two locations in the Afar region, while Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to three Tigray airports in an apparent collapse of the Pretoria Agreement that ended the 2020-2022 war in the country.

The suspension comes after Tigrayan forces took control of Mekelle airport.
Published at 2300PDT 22SEP26 / 0600GMT 23SEP26 Ethiopian Airlines in the first quarter of 2027 plans to reduce Addis Ababa – Chicago O’Hare service (westbound via Rome Fiumicino), reflected in recent schedule update. The Star Alliance member from 28DEC26 reduces service from 7 to 6 weekly, 5 weekly from 18JAN27 (ET maintains 7 weekly flights for the period of 11JAN27 – 17JAN27). ET574 ADD2240 – 0315+1FCO0415+1 – 0740+1ORD 788 x14 ET575 ORD0945 – 0830+1ADD 788 x25
Published at 1300PDT / 2000GMT 19SEP26 Ethiopian Airlines in the last few days further adjusted planned Addis Ababa – Mauritius service, served 3 times weekly with 787-8. Previously scheduled until 23DEC26, Ethiopian now operates this route at least until 31JAN27, with further extension remains likely. ET887 ADD0850 – 1520MRU 787 357 ET886 MRU1620 – 2030ADD 787 357
Published at 1701PDT 17SEP26 / 0001GMT 18SEP26 Ethiopian Airlines in the last few days opened reservations for Addis Ababa – Durban route, a destination it last served until July 2017. From 11DEC26, Ethiopian will serve this route once a day with Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. ET889 ADD0835 – 1325DUR 7M8 D ET888 DUR1415 – 2100ADD 7M8 D The carrier in August 2026 briefly filed schedule for this route, which was covered on AeroRoutes , however it was filed for few days prior to removal at the time.

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Airbus seeks first A220 order from Africa's largest airline after months of negotiations

Airbus, Boeing and Embraer are all in contention for a new narrowbody order from Ethiopian Airlines, with a…
Ethiopian Airlines Group is in the final stages of deciding on an aircraft order for as many as fifty jets, as Africa’s largest carrier looks to renew its fleet and expand its foothold on the continent. The state-owned airline is considering a purchase of twenty-five single-aisle planes, with options for ten more, Chief Commercial Officer […]