Ethiopian Airlines Adding New Destinations in ChinaAugust 26, 2017 - Ethiopian Airlines is finalizing feasibility studies on Shenzhen in south, Chongqing in the west, and Zhengzhou in Central China as its next destinations, according to Ethiopian News Agency. As the China-Africa relationship continues to grow, fueled by the Belt and Road Initiative, Ethiopian Airlines is planning to add more routes to China in the near future. The Ethiopian Regional director to China, DPRK and Mongolia, Yared Berta, says the Ethiopian airlines already has five destinations in China - Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and the capital of Sichuan province, Chengdu. "The Ethiopian is in discussion with both Ethiopian and Chinese aviation officials on increasing its frequency on existing routes and expand into more destinations in China," Yared adds. Last year, Ethiopian Airlines transported 760,000 passengers and 50,000 tons of cargo on flights to and from China and Africa, 15 percent more than the previous year.

Source: Ethiopian News August 26, 2017 11:48 UTC