Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman, Jordan has welcomed welcomes today (September 20) the first Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. The flag carrier of Ethiopia will operate three weekly direct flights between Amman and Addis Ababa. The inaugural flight - which carried on board Ethiopian Airlines representatives - was greeted with the customary ‘water arch’ salute, in the presence of representatives from Airport International Group; the carrier’s general sales agent in Jordan, Dahab Travel; and ground handler, Menzies Aviation. “We are delighted to be welcoming a new regular carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, to our growing airline network and to be creating a direct connection to the carrier’s hub of Addis Ababa; one of the most important airport gateways to Africa. Airport International Group is a Jordanian company comprising local and international investors with proven experience in airport rehabilitation, enhancement, operation and management.

Source: Ethiopian News September 20, 2022 09:39 UTC