Ethiopian Airlines Secures Mauritius Route After Years of Attempts, Launches Direct Flights in July
Ethiopian Airlines will launch direct flights between Addis Ababa and Mauritius starting in July 2026. This move follows years of negotiation and is expected to boost regional trade and tourism, particularly ahead of the US-Africa Business Summit.
Why it matters
The new route signifies a major expansion for Ethiopian Airlines and improves connectivity between East Africa and a key financial hub.
ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopian Airlines is set to launch direct passenger services to Mauritius in July, marking a significant expansion of its African network and opening a long-sought air link between East Africa and one of the continent s leading tourism and financial hubs.
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