Ethiopian Airlines Launches Flight to Botswana’s Maun City 

Addis Ababa, June 10/2024(ENA) Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest network operator in Africa, has commenced a thrice-weekly passenger services to Maun town, Botswana today.

Maun will be Ethiopian Airlines Group’s second destination in Botswana after Gaborone, which has been served since 2016, it was learned.

During the inaugural ceremony, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mesfin Tasew said the flight to Maun is crucial to foster people-to-people relationship, develop the tourism sector as well as strengthen relations between Ethiopia and Botswana.

"In addition to strengthening the relations, the commencement of this flight will foster the development of tourism in Botswana by providing convenient air connectivity service for tourists," Mesfin stated.

 

 As the Airlines's vast network offers unparalleled connectivity, linking Maun would  exceed 135 global destinations.  

Ethiopian, as the largest network is operating to more than 60 destinations in the African continent, it was indicated.

"We are excited to add Maun as our second destination into Botswana linking into our global network of over 135 destinations."

According to the CEO, the route expansion aligns with the airline's commitment to supporting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). 

"Our expansion in Africa is part of our commitment to support the core mission of AfCFTA," Mesfin added. 

Botswana's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Tebelelo Alfred Boang stated that Botswana and Ethiopia have cordial relations based on mutual respect and the spirit of Pan-Africanism and commended the collaborative effort behind the new flight.

 

He also emphasized this new passenger service is important for tourism, trade, and African integration. 

"With the collaboration that we have established with Ethiopian Airlines, Africa is getting more integrated," the ambassador noted. 

Ambassador Boang further elaborated that this flight is important for tourism stating that Maun is the gateway to the stunning Okavango Delta, which is listed as the UNESCO heritage area.