@addisstandardeng · Post #21443 · 02/19/2026, 06:51 AM
News: #Ethiopian Airlines to open #three new domestic airports Ethiopian Airlines has announced plans to inaugurate three new domestic airports in #Negele_Borena, #Gore_Metu, and #Debre_Markos, expanding its internal flight network. In a statement released yesterday, the airline said the newly built airports are expected to be operational by April 2026, with regular passenger flights scheduled three times weekly to each destination. The expansion will bring the airline’s total domestic destinations to 26, a move it says is intended to strengthen trade, tourism, and social connectivity across Ethiopia. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, described the initiative as a milestone for both the airline and the country, highlighting the economic and social benefits of improved air transport access. He said the new routes reflect the airline’s commitment to enhancing domestic connectivity while supporting national development through reliable air transport services.