Ethiopian Airlines has launched a thrice-weekly passenger service to Nacala, a coastal city in northern Mozambique, the airline said on Tuesday.

Nacala is the airline’s third destination in Mozambique, after Maputo and Beira. The inaugural flight left Addis Ababa Bole International Airport after a ceremony attended by government officials, stakeholders, and airline executives, according to a press release.

Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said the airline is “committed to connecting every corner of the continent with the rest of the world”. He described Nacala as one of Mozambique’s key tourism destinations and said the new route strengthens the carrier’s presence in the country and marks a milestone in socio-economic ties between Ethiopia and Mozambique.

The airline described Nacala as a gateway to northern Mozambique’s tourism attractions and economic opportunities. It said the route is expected to strengthen economic, commercial, and diplomatic ties between Mozambique and the wider world. It also said the service would give international investors, business travellers, tourists, and development partners greater access to the region.

Ethiopian says it serves more than 65 destinations across Africa through its hub in Addis Ababa and flies to more than 160 destinations across five continents. The airline also operates a multi-hub strategy with partner carriers in Lomé, Lilongwe, Lusaka, and Kinshasa.

The release did not give flight days, schedule times, the aircraft type used, or fares.

Source: PR