Ethiopian Airlines Expands India Footprint with New Hyderabad Route, ET TravelWorld
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New air link: Ethiopian connects Hyderabad to Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated thrice-weekly passenger flights to Hyderabad, marking its fifth destination in India. The service strengthens connectivity between Africa and India, aligning with the airline's regional expansion strategy. The launch event in Addis Ababa signals growing demand for trade and tourism between the two regions, with Ethiopian now operating over 50 weekly services across India.
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Ethiopian Airlines Expands India Footprint with New Hyderabad Route, ET TravelWorld
International 1 min read New air link: Ethiopian connects Hyderabad to Addis Ababa Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated thrice-weekly passenger flights to Hyderabad, marking its fifth destination in India. The service strengthens connectivity between Africa and India, aligning with the airline's regional expansion strategy. The launch event in Addis Ababa signals growing demand for trade and tourism between the two regions, with Ethiopian now operating over 50 weekly services across India.
