Ethiopian Airlines, the most profitable airline in Africa, has finalized all preparations to start flights to Durban in South Africa.
The airlines' flights to Durban are expected to begin in mid-December 2016.
It would be the third destination in South Africa in addition to Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Durban is the second largest metropolitan city and the second most important manufacturing hub in South Africa.
The city is also one of the main tourism destinations in Africa because of its warm subtropical climate and extensive beaches.
Ethiopian Group CEO, Tewolde GebreMariam said, 'As a Pan-African airline working to bring Africa together and closer to the entire world, we are bullish on the prospects of continuous expansion of our reach in our home market Africa and beyond.
'With continuous service to South Africa for over 22 years, this new and additional service will give passengers additional choice and flexibility by offering seamless and convenient connections through our main hub in Addis to more than 90 destinations in five continents.
He commended Star Alliance partner, South African Airways, Dube Trade Port, ACSA, KZN's Economic and Tourism Development departments for their relentless support to make this new operation a reality."
Ethiopian AirlinesEthiopian is global Pan-African global carrier serving more than 90 international destinations across five continents.
It operates the youngest fleet in Africa, including the 8737 Next Generation.
The airline has B787 Dreamliners, B777-200LRs, the longest range commercial aircraft and B777-300 ER.
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