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Xiamen Airlines to launch first direct China–Ethiopia service

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Xiamen Airlines to launch first direct China–Ethiopia service
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.