{"id":23723,"date":"2025-07-30T23:01:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T19:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubaimagazine.net\/wp\/?p=23723"},"modified":"2025-07-30T23:01:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T19:01:18","slug":"ethiopian-airlines-celebrates-inaugural-flight-to-abu-dhabi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubaimagazine.net\/wp\/?p=23723&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates Inaugural Flight to Abu Dhabi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">Ethiopian Airlines, Africa\u2019s leading carrier, proudly marked the official launch of its inaugural flight to Abu Dhabi with a grand celebration at the prestigious St. Regis Hotel on Wednesday, July 16.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dubaimagazine.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/370-2-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dubaimagazine.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/370-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dubaimagazine.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/370-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dubaimagazine.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/370-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dubaimagazine.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/370-2.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\"><br>The high-profile event was attended by senior executives from Ethiopian Airlines, including the Group CEO and Board Chairman, along with other top officials and the CEO of Etihad Airways. The ceremony underscored the airline\u2019s expanding footprint in the Middle East and the importance of the new route in strengthening trade, tourism, and cultural ties between Ethiopia and the UAE.<br><br>Speaking at the event, Mr. Solomon Begashaw, Area Manager \u2013 UAE for Ethiopian Airlines, expressed his enthusiasm about the launch.\u00a0 \u201cLaunching our flight to Abu Dhabi is a major step in enhancing our presence in the region,\u201d said Mr. Begashaw. \u201cThis route not only brings our award-winning service to a new destination but also offers greater convenience for our passengers traveling between Africa and the UAE.\u201d<br><br>The inaugural flight to Abu Dhabi is part of Ethiopian Airlines\u2019 broader strategy to expand its global network and reinforce its position as a leading international carrier. 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