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Xiamen Airlines to launch first direct China–Ethiopia service
Capital Ethiopia · 2 weeks ago · Read the Full Story on Capital Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
Xiamen Airlines will begin operating a weekly seasonal service between Xiamen and Addis Ababa starting November 28, marking the carrier's entry into the African aviation market.
- Xiamen Airlines is launching its first route to Africa using long-haul Boeing 787-8 aircraft.
- The weekly seasonal service begins on November 28 and runs through February 28, 2027.
- Flights will connect Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
- No other airline currently operates this specific airport pair.
- The route aims to capture connecting traffic from Xiamen's network to onward destinations across Africa via Addis Ababa.
- The deployment aligns with the SkyTeam alliance member's broader expansion of its international schedule.
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