Ethiopian Airlines launches services to Freetown

Ethiopian Airlines has launched a thrice weekly passenger services to Freetown, Sierra Leone via Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso starting from May 31.

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Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said: “We are delighted to expand our West Africa network with the addition of Freetown, Sierra Leone. This new route, set to launch in May 2024, will not only provide our passengers with more options for travel, but also facilitate increased tourism, trade and investment opportunities between Ethiopia, Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso. As we continue to grow and connect with more destinations, we are committed to fostering cooperation and partnership between our countries.”

The new thrice weekly services to Freetown will be operated using the most modern and eco-friendly Boeing 787-800 aircraft.