400,000 PEOPLE in the north of England are said to benefit from a new flight between Manchester and Ethiopia. The new service from Ethiopian Airlines will fly four times per week between Manchester Airport and the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, on a state-of-the-art B787 Dreamliner. During actual flights, the injera and wat will only be served in ‘Cloud Nine’ - Ethiopian Airlines’ business class. “This route highlights the important role Manchester Airport continues to play in connecting the North with key global markets. “This new flight route from Ethiopian Airlines will allow UK companies to build strong ties with their Ethiopian counterparts, increasing the accessibility and affordability of doing business for businesses in both countries.”

Source: Ethiopian News December 31, 2018 10:52 UTC