Ethiopian Airlines receives AFRAA Airline of the Year award
November 24, 2024
Africa’s leading airline has earned the title ‘Airline of the Year – Global Operations’ at this year’s African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Annual General Summit.
The summit took place in Cairo, Egypt last week (17-19 November) with this year marking the eighth occasion Ethiopia’s flag carrier has received the accolade. Describing the award as “powerful affirmation of the commitment and resilience” of his team, Mesfin Tasew, the airline’s CEO said winning the award “mirrors our unwavering mission to enhance Africa’s connectivity and fuel economic growth.”
At Ethiopian Airlines, he added, “we don’t just fly; we connect dreams, cultures and opportunities.”
The airline was specifically recognised for its “outstanding performance”, as demonstrated by its impressive profitability for the financial year ending June 2023, as well as its advancements in cargo services, cooperation with other carriers and extensive route network development.
The airline is also credited with playing a vital role in promoting tourism and trade, connecting various African nations and fostering stronger economic ties with destinations around the globe.
A Star Alliance member, Ethiopian has gone from strength to strength over the last decade, registering more than threefold growth in the past 10 years. In addition to developing the airline and its destination network, Ethiopian is pursuing multi-hub strategy through hubs in Lome, Togo with Asky, in Lilongwe with Malawi Airlines and in Lusaka, with Zambia Airways.
