Ethiopian will start direct flight to Sao Paulo, Brazil, effective September 16, 2017, the airlines announced today.
A press release of Ethiopian quoted CEO Tewolde Gebremariam as saying that "while operating amidst the fastest trade lane, our flight to Sao Paulo has been providing efficient connections with 30 weekly flights to 5 destinations in China, 28 weekly flights to India, 14 weekly flights to Tel Aviv, 14 weekly flights to Beirut and almost daily flights to 55 cities across Africa."
In December, the airline will complement its nonstop service with a flight on Sundays and Mondays that will enable tourists and business travelers to enjoy convenient connectivity options to/from more than 100 Ethiopian global passenger and cargo destinations, according to the press release.
The move will also be an impetus to consolidate the multiple ties between Africa and Brazil, it was pointed out.
Ethiopian made its debut flight to Sao Paulo in 2013, coordinating its schedules with its partner airline in West Africa, ASKY, to give short, seamless and convenient connections to West Africa passengers travelling to and from Brazil.
Sao Paulo, the biggest city in the Brazil and in the southern hemisphere, is the economic and financial hub of Brazil hosting the headquarters of numerous major corporations. (ENA)