Ethiopian Airlines increases frequency to Cape Town 10 times a week

Africa’s fastest growing and most profitable airline, Ethiopian Airlines, has announced its plans to increase frequency to Cape Town 10 times weekly, beginning from December 1st 2016.

With this new arrangement, Ethiopian has proven its integrity and efficiency, consolidating its position as Africa’s toast of the moment having been awarded best on the continent by African Travel Awards 2016.

Currently, the airline flies to three cities in South Africa, namely: Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town.

The airline’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Mr. Busera Awel said the airline will deploy Boeing 787 from its large fleet to service the route with a view to offering tourists and business travelers the best experience.

“Serving Africa is our prior commitment as a Pan-African carrier, and increasing services to Cape Town, known for the Table Mountain is part of this commitment. The increase in flight frequency to Cape Town, our third gateway in South Africa, will enable tourists and business travelers to enjoy convenient connectivity options to and from 95 Ethiopian global networks on-board our state-of-the-art fleet, Boeing 787,” Awel said.

He added: “Furthermore, our 10 times weekly service will enhance our capacity to over 400% in a year time. We always strive to offer the best possible passenger and cargo services the industry has to offer, including a wide variety menu of meal services with the newly inaugurated modern In-Flight Catering facility, served with a multiple award winning inflight services,” said Awel.

The weekly schedule is tabulated below:

Flight No	Effective Date	Frequency	Departure Airport	Departing Time	Arrival Airport	Arrival Time	Subfleet
ET 0849	5-Dec-16	1.2.4.6.	ADD	23:30	JNB	3:55	ET 763
		.2.3.5.7	JNB	4:55	CPT	7:15	ET 763
ET 0848	6-Dec-16	.2.3.5.7	CPT	20:45	JNB	22:35	ET 763
		1.3.4.6	JNB	23:35	ADD	6:00	ET 763
ET 0847	2-Dec-16	1.2.3.4.5.7	ADD	8:30	CPT	14:15	ET 788
ET 0846	2-Dec-16	1.2.3.4.5.7	CPT	15:05	ADD	22:30	ET 788

Ethiopian commands the lion’s share of the pan-African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to 95 international destinations across five continents. Ethiopian fleet includes ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as Airbus A350, Boeing 787, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777-200LR, Boeing 777-200 Freighter, Bombardier Q-400 double cabin with an average fleet age of five years.

The airline is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan called Vision 2025 that will see it become the leading aviation group in Africa with seven business centers: Ethiopian Domestic and Regional Airline; Ethiopian International Passenger Airline; Ethiopian Cargo; Ethiopian MRO; Ethiopian Aviation Academy; Ethiopian In-flight Catering Services; and Ethiopian Ground Service.