Ethiopian Airlines unrivalled in efficiency, operational success in Africa: Country Manager

Addis Ababa, February 14, 2023 9FBC) – In its seventy seven years of operation, Ethiopian Airlines has emerged as the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success, said Surafel Saketa, Ethiopian Airlines’ Qatar Country Manager.

Noting that Ethiopian Airlines is the fastest growing airline in Africa, Surafel stated that the airline has been registering more than threefold growth in the past 10 years.

“Ethiopian Airlines commands the lion’s share of the Pan African passenger and cargo network, operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 145 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents,” he underscored.

Surafel further noted that Ethiopian Airlines has continued to consolidate its position as Africa’s leading airline after the early success of its strategic plan (Vision 2025) by currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan called Vision 2035.

“Vision 2035 will see Ethiopian Airlines become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world by providing safe, secure, market-driven, and customer focused passenger and cargo transport and logistics services. Besides, our aviation training, airport management and ground services, MRO and aerospace manufacturing, as well as travel and tourism services will be expanded hugely,” he said.

Quoted by the Peninsula – Qatar, Surafel Saketa said, “Qatar 2022 was an interesting moment, not just for the hosts but for everyone. It was wonderful to see people coming together under one umbrella, making new friends, embracing different cultures, and, of course, striking new business deals. The opportunities the tournament threw up were simply limitless, and I want to congratulate Qatar once again for putting up such a great event,” he said.

On the business side of things, he indicated that Ethiopian Airlines was honoured to be part of the global tournament by being the carrier of choice for many fans, mainly from Africa.

“We brought in about 8,000 fans, spectators, and participants, with most of them being from the five qualified African nations as well as fans from all over the globe, including Argentina and Brazil. This reaffirms that Ethiopian Airlines was the most reliable gateway from Africa into Qatar for the tournament,” he said.

Surafel remarked that the tournament had a positive impact on air travel in Africa, with a substantial increase in passenger and freight traffic to and from the continent during the tournament.