Ethiopian Airlines, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, has announced its complimentary city tour package which will afford their numerous global transit passengers to experience the land of origins.
Global transit passengers with six to eight- hour layover in Addis Ababa, the world’s gateway to Africa, are eligible to enjoy the free city tour organized by Ethiopian Holidays, the tour operator wing of Ethiopian Airlines Group. The complimentary sightseeing tour takes transit passengers to the National Museum, which exhibits the country’s historical, cultural and archeological findings, accompanied by a taste of Ethiopian Coffee and souvenir shopping.
Regarding the complimentary city tour, Dr. Zewdu Hailemariam, Head of Ethiopian Holidays, remarked, “While promoting Ethiopia, Land of Origins, and its beautiful capital Addis Ababa alike, as must-see tourist spots, we provide the huge influx of global transit passengers in Addis Ababa with the best and memorable travel experiences on their way to their destination. Over the past few months, more than 1,200 transit passengers have benefited from the city tour.
Thanks to the seamless airport experience augmented by Visa on arrival and electronic visa system, travel to and from Ethiopia has never been easier. Additionally, the multi-lingual and user-friendly Ethiopia Mobile App offers end-to-end travel experience to our transit passengers and experience Addis Ababa and its cultural and historical attractions.”
Transit passengers are required to send their name before their flight departs from its origin using the dedicated mail ADDFreeTransitTour@ethiopianairlines.com .
About Ethiopian Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the fastest growing Airline in Africa. In its seventy plus years of operation, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success. Ethiopian commands the lion’s share of the Pan-African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 120 international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents. Ethiopian fleet includes ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as Airbus A350, Boeing 787-8, Boeing 787-9, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777-200LR, Boeing 777-200 Freighter, Bombardier Q-400 double cabin with an average fleet age of five years.
