SubscribeAir Côte d’Ivoire is planning to spread its wings to yet another long-haul destination with the launch of flights from Abidjan to Beirut. Photo: Courtesy of dn280TLS / PlanespottersAs reported in this week’s schedule update, Air Côte d’Ivoire is also increasing flights on the Abidjan-Paris route from daily to 8 weekly from summer 2026. Beirut launch planned for March 2026As outlined in the carrier’s filings to schedules, Air Côte d’Ivoire will be adding service to Beirut from 29 March, 2026. Why the long-haul strategy is riskyAir Côte d’Ivoire becomes the latest carrier in the region to attempt a venture into the long-haul market. It plans to launch flights to New York further down the line – also something that Air Senegal had tried (and failed).

Source: Ethiopian News January 11, 2026 11:01 UTC