Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Domestic Flights to Axum After Tigray Conflict
After enduring over three years of disruptions, Ethiopian Airlines marked a significant milestone with the resumption of its first passenger flight to Axum, a historic city in the Tigray regional state of Ethiopia. The Atse Yohannes IV Airport, previously incapacitated due to damages inflicted during the harrowing two-year conflict in the Tigray region, welcomed the airline's inaugural flight today.
The arrival of the flight, carrying 140 passengers, including Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfen Tasew, alongside federal and regional officials, was met with a ceremonious reception, as reported by local Tigray TV. Dignitaries, including President of the Tigray Interim Administration, Getachew Reda, and other esteemed regional government figures, graced the occasion, underscoring the significance of this event in the region's recovery.
The reinstatement of domestic flights to Axum holds profound implications for the city's economic revitalization, particularly in the realm of tourism, an industry ravaged by the tumultuous repercussions of the conflict. Local community members, including religious leaders, congregated at the airport to witness the symbolic landing, indicative of a hopeful resurgence for Axum's economy and a beacon of resilience amid adversity.
Ethiopian Airlines' decision to recommence flights to Axum signifies a pivotal step towards rebuilding infrastructure and restoring connectivity in a region beset by challenges. As the city strives to reclaim its stature as a cultural and historical gem, the resumption of air travel serves as a catalyst for fostering renewed optimism and fostering socio-economic development in the aftermath of adversity.
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#Axum: after more than three years of disruptions, Ethiopian Airlines first passenger’s plane for domestic flights landed at the Atse Yohannes IV Airport in the historic city of Axum in the #Tigray regional state today.
The airport had been out of service due to damages sustained during the two-year brutal war in the Tigray region.
The plane carrying 140 passengers including the CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfen Tasew, as well as federal and regional officials, was welcomed upon arrival at the airport earlier today, according to the local Tigray TV.
The ceremony was attended by various regional officials, including the President of the Tigray Interim Administration, Getachew Reda, and other senior regional government officials.
Local community members, including religious leaders were at airport witnessing the landing of the domestic flight, which will be a vital means to revive Axum’s economy mainly from tourism that was shattered by the war.
Video credit: Tigrai TV
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