Ethiopian Airlines launches new route to Maun, Botswana
Ethiopian Airlines Group, renowned as one of the fastest-growing global airline brands and the largest airline in Africa, has launched a new service to Maun, marking its second destination in Botswana after Gaborone.
The inaugural flight took off from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) following a vibrant celebration attended by officials from the Embassy of Botswana, Botswana government representatives, and Ethiopian Airlines executives.
The new service will operate three times a week, with flights scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
The flight route includes Addis Ababa (ADD) to Maun (MUB) and continues to Ndola (NLA) before returning to Addis Ababa, and will be operated on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Mr. Mesfin Tasew, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, expressed his enthusiasm about the new route: “Ethiopian Airlines, committed to its Pan-African roots, continues to connect every part of Africa and beyond. Today, we are thrilled to announce that Maun, the tourism capital of Botswana, has joined our vast network.
“This expansion deepens our presence in Botswana, bringing our award-winning service to a second destination in the country. As we celebrate this new chapter in the socio-economic ties between Botswana and Ethiopia, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all involved.”
The new route is expected to provide convenient and seamless connectivity for travelers from Ethiopia and other parts of Africa to Maun, a popular tourist destination and gateway to the Okavango Delta.
Ethiopian Airlines is a leader in intra-African travel, operating flights to more than 60 destinations across the continent.
With its main hub in Addis Ababa, the airline has established itself as a key player in the growth of the African aviation industry by offering extensive intra-Africa and global connections.
