Ethiopian Airlines to Launch a New Service to Lyon, France
Ethiopian Airlines, the leading airline in Africa and one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world, is proud to announce its plan to launch a new thrice-weekly passenger service to Lyon, France, via Geneva, Switzerland, starting from 02 July 2026. New Route: Ethiopian Airlines will begin a thrice-weekly passenger service to Lyon, France via Geneva, Switzerland starting 02 July 2026. Flight Details: - ET 738: Departs Addis Ababa at 00:10 → Arrives Geneva at 06:30 → Continues to Lyon at 08:15. - ET 739: Departs Lyon at 19:20 → Arrives Geneva at 20:05 → Returns to Addis Ababa at 04:55. Fleet: Operated with Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Network Expansion: Lyon becomes Ethiopian’s third destination in France, alongside Paris and Marseille, strengthening connectivity between Europe and Africa. CEO Statement: Mesfin Tasew emphasized that France is a key market, and this new route will enhance trade, tourism, and people-to-people ties. Broader Context: Ethiopian Airlines serves 65+ destinations in Africa and over 160 worldwide, using modern aircraft like Boeing 787s and Airbus A350s. The airline has won Skytrax’s Best Airline in Africa Award for eight consecutive years. 👉 This move is part of Ethiopian’s Vision 2035 strategy, aiming to become one of the world’s top 20 aviation groups.
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