African largest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, has assured passengers in the north and south of Nigeria that its planned return of service to Enugu and Kano Airports will take effect once the new terminals are officially declared open for operations.
On April 6, 2021, Ethiopian Airlines operated a special flight to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport as part of the gradual process of returning its services to the airport.
According to a statement by its general manager in Nigeria, Shimeles Arage, Ethiopian is the only international airline that operates to Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu since it was gazetted as an international airport. It is also one of the airlines that operate into MAKIA in Kano.
The airline has been operating into Nigeria since 1960 and has stayed with Nigeria during good and difficult times.
When the Abuja airport was closed for repairs, ET was the only international airline that flew to the alternative airport in Kaduna.
The airline says it is eager to provide passengers with its traditional world class service in the most technically advanced aircraft in the world.
Ethiopian is the first airline to bring the B787 Dreamliner to all the 4 international airports in Nigeria. It was also the first to bring the Airbus A350 to Nigeria.
Before the Covid-19 lockdown, Ethiopian Airlines operated to 4 airports in Nigeria. Since the gradual reopening of the airspace in Nigeria, only Lagos and Abuja airports were allowed for international flights. However, with the completion of the new airport terminals and further improvements in Covid-19 situation in Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced a phased reopening of Kano, Enugu and Port Harcourt Airports for international flights.
Ethiopian Airlines says it will soon announce schedules for flight operations to Enugu and Kano.
