Ethiopian Airlines Boosts Tourism and Trade Links With New Mauritius Route
(IN SHORT) Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new passenger service to Mauritius, with flights beginning on 12 July 2026 and operating three times weekly from the airline’s hub in Addis Ababa. The new route strengthens Ethiopian Airlines’ African network and provides travellers from Mauritius with onward access to destinations across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. The airline said the service supports its wider commitment to improving air connectivity within Africa and between the continent and global markets, while also promoting tourism, trade and people-to-people links between Ethiopia and Mauritius. Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, described Mauritius as a destination of beauty, culture and growing economic importance, and said Ethiopian Airlines will continue to serve as a Pan-African connector between Africa and the rest of the world.
(PRESS RELEASE) ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2026-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated its new passenger service to Mauritius, marking another step in the airline’s continued expansion across Africa.
The new route begins operations today, 12 July 2026, and will be served three times weekly.
The service is designed to improve connectivity between Mauritius and Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive global network through the airline’s hub in Addis Ababa.
By linking Mauritius with Addis Ababa, passengers will gain convenient access to destinations across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas.
Ethiopian Airlines said the launch reflects its commitment to strengthening air transport links within Africa and supporting seamless travel between the continent and the rest of the world.
Mauritius, known for its cultural heritage, tourism industry and growing economy, represents a strategic addition to Ethiopian Airlines’ African destination network.
The direct service between Addis Ababa and Mauritius is expected to provide passengers with greater travel convenience while supporting stronger trade, tourism and people-to-people connections between the two countries.
Mesfin Tasew, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, said Mauritius is a destination of remarkable beauty, rich culture and increasing economic importance.
He said the new direct link between Mauritius and Ethiopian Airlines’ global network will offer convenient travel options to passengers while bringing the world closer to Mauritius.
Tasew added that, as a Pan-African airline, Ethiopian Airlines will continue to act as a catalyst for stronger air connectivity between Africa and the rest of the world.
Passengers on the new route will have access to Ethiopian Airlines’ hospitality, modern fleet and onward connections through Addis Ababa.
The airline said the service will support convenient travel to destinations across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas.
The launch of flights to Mauritius forms part of Ethiopian Airlines’ broader network expansion strategy.
It also supports the development of air transport, tourism and economic integration across the African continent.
Through the new route, Ethiopian Airlines is further strengthening its role in connecting African destinations with global markets while supporting tourism and business travel between Mauritius, Ethiopia and the wider international network.
About Ethiopian
Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is a true African success story, transforming a visionary dream into a globally renowned reality for nearly eight decades. Operating flights to more than 160 domestic and international passenger, and cargo destinations across five continents, Ethiopian bridges the gaps between Africa and the world. Emphasizing passenger comfort and environmental sustainability, Ethiopian utilizes ultra-modern aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900, A350-1000 and De Havilland Q400.
Ethiopian, the Star Alliance member airline, champions in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for eight consecutive years, APEX ‘Best Overall in Africa’ award and ‘Leadership in Connecting Africa through Transport’ Award among others. Ethiopian aims to further excel in its success through a strategic plan dubbed ‘Vision 2035’ and become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world. Embracing a Pan-African spirit, Ethiopian is pursuing multi-hub strategy through hubs in Lomé, Togo with ASKY, in Lilongwe, Malawi with Malawi Airlines, in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways, and in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with Air Congo.
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SOURCE: Ethiopian Airlines
