Ethiopian Airlines, a prominent aviation group in Africa, resumed its flights to Pakistan after nearly two decades, confirmed an official of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Tuesday.
\nThe first direct flight, with 110 passengers onboard landed at Jinnah International Airport Karachi on May 9, 2023. However, the airline will now operate four weekly direct flights to Karachi after having completed the prerequisites.
\nThe passengers include senior Ethiopian officials, diplomats, and a trade delegation, who were given a traditional and grand welcome upon arrival.
\nSindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and his delegation, accompanied by provincial ministers Sharjeel Memon, Nasir Shah, Ikramullah Dharejo, and Murtaza Wahab, welcomed the flight at the Old Terminal.
\nThe development comes at a time when foreign airlines are struggling with operations in Pakistan.
\n\u201cWe are excited to return to Karachi nearly two decades after we last served the city. As the most populous city in Pakistan, Karachi will be a crucial gateway to Pakistan and the wider South Asia region,\u201d said Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew while commenting on the resumption of services to Karachi, according to the company\u2019s website.
\n\u201cAs the only flight connecting Pakistan with Africa, the planned service to Karachi will have a significant contribution in strengthening the diplomatic and economic relations between the two regions,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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