Saturday, September 7, 2024 Ethiopian Airlines suspends all flights to Asmara starting September 3, 2024, due to operational challenges in Eritrea, offering rebooking or full refunds to passengers. Ethiopian Airlines, a proud member of Star Alliance and one of Africa’s largest and most prestigious airlines, has regrettably announced the suspension of its flights to and from Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, starting September 3, 2024. This suspension comes as a result of significant operational difficulties in Eritrea that are beyond the control of the airline.
Ethiopian Airlines, known for its robust regional and international networks, has been forced to halt services to Asmara after experiencing several challenges related to the operational environment in Eritrea. These challenges, though not elaborated upon in detail by the airline, are substantial enough to prompt the complete suspension of flights. Ethiopian Airlines made it clear in its official statement that the situation in Eritrea has become untenable for the company to maintain regular operations, which has ultimately led to this difficult decision.
The decision to suspend all flights to Asmara has significant ramifications for passengers who had planned to travel between Eritrea and other international destinations via Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive network. Passengers who had pre-booked flights to or from Asmara are strongly encouraged to take immediate action to adjust their travel plans. Ethiopian Airlines is.