Ethiopian Suspends Services to Blantyre International Airport due to Runway Maintenance

Press Release

Due to the runway maintenance works at Blantyre Chileka International Airport , Ethiopian will temporarily suspend its operation to/from the subject destination from March 18, 2014 until airport service resumes. We would like to apologize for any irregularities and inconveniences you might encounter as a result of this move. We will advise new developments in due course.

• Passengers affected may change travel date for tickets issued before March 17, 2014 and planned travel from 17 March to April 1, 2014 once free of charge.
• Those passengers canceling travel are entitled with a full refund.
• Partially used tickets will also be refunded for their unused value.

About Ethiopian

Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the fastest growing Airline in Africa. In its operations in the past close to seven decades, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success.

Ethiopian commands the lion share of the pan-African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 78 international destinations across five continents.

Ethiopian fleet includes ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as the Boeing 787, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777-200LR, Boeing 777-200LR Freighter and Bombardier Q-400 with double cabin. In fact, Ethiopian is the first airline in Africa to own and operate these aircraft.

Ethiopian is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan called Vision 2025 that will see it become the leading aviation group in Africa with seven business centers: Ethiopian Domestic and Regional Airline; Ethiopian International Passenger Airline; Ethiopian Cargo; Ethiopian MRO; Ethiopian Aviation Academy; Ethiopian In-flight Catering Services; and Ethiopian Ground Service. Ethiopian is a multi-award winning airline registering an average growth of 25% in the past seven years.

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Manager PR & Publications 
Ethiopian Airlines
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