Ethiopian Airlines expands infrastructure to strengthen domestic air transport services
Addis Ababa, January 5, 2024 (FMC) – Ethiopian Airlines announced that it has been expanding infrastructure development to strengthen domestic air transport services in the country.
Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated today a new passenger terminal of the Wako Gutu Airport in Bale Robe with an outlay of 1.1 billion Birr.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Oromia Chief Administrator Shimelis Abdisa, senior officials from Ethiopian Civil Aviation, as well as government representatives from both the federal and Oromia region. Local elders and religious fathers were also present at the event.
During the occasion, CEO of the Ethiopian Airlines Group Mesfin Tasew said that the airline is significantly enhancing its infrastructure development to strengthen domestic air transport services.
Mesfin emphasized that alongside its international flights, Ethiopian Airlines is prioritizing infrastructure development within Ethiopia to improve air connectivity across the country.
Enhancement of domestic air transport is crucial for bolstering the tourism and investment sectors, he noted.
The CEO further explained that the airline is working to improve flight services by establishing modern air transport infrastructure in regional cities, aiming to boost connectivity and provide better service to the Ethiopian people.
The new passenger terminal at Wako Gutu Airport is part of the efforts to modernize domestic flight services, according to ENA’s report.
This expansion is expected to have a positive impact on tourism, especially in areas such as the Bale Mountains National Park, the Sof Omar Cave, and other attractions in the area.
Ethiopian Airlines is presently engaged in the construction of airports in six areas throughout the country, including Negele Borena, Yabelo, and Gore Metu, with the aim of enhancing service delivery.
Ethiopian Airlines operates 14 flights weekly from Addis Ababa to Wako Gutu Airport, Bale Robe, it was learned. Currently, Ethiopian Airlines serves 22 domestic destinations.