Accra, Aug. 1, GNA - Ethiopian Airlines Group, a Star Alliance member, has colourfully marked the 20th anniversary of Star Alliance, the largest global airline network. A statement issued in Accra by Mrs Hanna Atnafu, Manager Corporate Communications, Ethiopian Airlines, said the Airline also inaugurated its maiden flight to Kaduna, Nigeria at a reception held at Ethiopian main hub Addis AbabaAccra, Aug. 1, GNA - Ethiopian Airlines Group, a Star Alliance member, has colourfully marked the 20th anniversary of Star Alliance, the largest global airline network. Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, Ethiopian Group CEO, and Mr Jeffrey Goh, Star Alliance CEO, graced the event; discussing ongoing developments and the Alliance’s strategy for the next decade with Ethiopian employees. “Dedicated to innovation for a thriving customer experience across the Alliance’s network, Star Alliance has benefited member airlines and customers with its worldwide reach and seamless connectivity,” he added. Created in 1997 by five airlines as the first global aviation alliance, Star Alliance delivers the world’s finest Alliance network experience and Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa joined Star Alliance on December 13, 2011 being the Alliance’s third carrier based on the African continent.

Source: Ethiopian News August 01, 2017 18:56 UTC