Ethiopian Airlines has announced it is extending its UK network to include Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC) from 1st December 2018.
The four-times-per-week flight will be operated by a 2-class Boeing 787 Dreamliner and whilst Addis Ababa (ADD/HAAB) to Manchester will be direct, the Manchester to Addis Ababa sector will go via Brussels (BRU/EBBR).
The route into the heart of Africa will make onward connections available to 58 countries across the African continent.
Manchester Airport CEO Andrew Cowan said: “The introduction of this route underlines the critical role Manchester Airport plays in connecting the people and businesses of the North to the world’s most important markets.
Ethiopian Airline is arguably the best managed airline in Africa these days. How they have grown their fleet and expanded their route network is a shining light to all.