Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Mekelle Flights, Rekindling Hope for Peace and Normalcy
Ethiopian Airlines has resumed commercial flights to Mekelle, Tigray, following a two-week suspension. The restoration of this air link is seen as a critical step toward reuniting families and improving access to essential goods and medical supplies in the region.
Why it matters
Restoring transportation infrastructure is vital for the humanitarian and economic recovery of the Tigray region following conflict.
አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Mekelle Flights, Rekindling Hope for Peace and Normalcy 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, October 11, 2026 (ENA) — The resumption of Ethiopian Airlines’ commercial flights between Addis Ababa and Mekelle has brought relief to stranded passengers and renewed hope for families, businesses, and communities seeking a return to normal life in Tigray region.
The service resumed on October 11 following a two-week suspension, restoring a vital air link between Mekelle, the regional capital, and the rest of the country.
Passengers arriving at Alula Aba Nega International Airport welcomed the resumption as more than a return to air travel, describing it as an important step toward reconnecting communities.
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