Busera Awel (left) of Ethiopian and Tewolde GebreMariam with the Award
Ethiopian Airlines, which is the fastest growing airline in Africa, has won the Airline of the Year Award for the fifth year in a row.
The award by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) during its 48th Annual General Assembly held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe recognizes excellence in service delivery, innovation and competitiveness in Africa’s aviation industry.
Tewolde GebreMariam, Ethiopian Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in his remarks said, “We are highly honoured for this recognition by fellow sisterly airlines in Africa for the fifth consecutive year.”
He said the award underscores the continuous efforts and hard work of Ethiopian employees who are striving day and night to surpass customers’ expectations.
Mr. GebreMariam also expressed appreciation to its loyal customers for giving the airline the opportunity to serve them and their continued feedback and support which in turn assisted us to enhance the airline’s service excellence.
“Although Africa is registering rapid economic and travel growth, this growth is primarily benefiting non-African carriers,” he said.
Mr. GebreMariam reminded fellow African Airlines that African aviation holds very strong prospects with vigorous fundamentals for aviation to thrive.
“We, Africans, look inwards in the continent to leverage on the available internal resources to create synergy through collaborative partnerships in the areas of training, technical and management support.”
Flights To Victoria Falls
Meanwhile, Ethiopian Airlines will start four weekly flights to Victoria Falls, site of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world from March 26, 2017, with the latest B737-800 New Generation with Sky Interior.
Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world, is the only waterfall in the world with length of more than a kilometer and height of more than hundred meters.
Mr. GebreMariam said, “It’s a continuation of our efforts to achieve the goal of connecting Africa to the world by adding multiple points in Africa and serving air connectivity needs of the continent.
“Tourists and vacationers from major cities in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa will enjoy hassle-free connections to Victoria Falls via our strategic hub at Addis Ababa.”
A Business Desk report