Ethiopian Airlines operates five weekly flights to Asmara. Asmara said despite repeated quests to address these issues, Ethiopian Airlines failed to do so. "Ethiopian Airlines has received a notice from the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority through a letter indicating the suspension of all Ethiopian Airlines flights to Eritrea, effective September 30, 2024," the airline said in a statement. Last week, Ethiopian Airlines announced that tickets for passengers outside Ethiopia must be purchased in US dollars only. This directive creates a significant hurdle for Eritrean travellers, who previously bought tickets using the local currency.

Source: Daily Nation July 26, 2024 12:16 UTC