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Ethiopian Airlines to commence four weekly flights to Victoria Falls

Xinhua, December 2, 2016 Adjust font size:

Ethiopian Airlines announced on Friday that it would start four weekly flights to Victoria Falls, site of one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, as of 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 a width of more than a kilometer and a height of more than hundred meters.

Tewolde GebreMariam, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, said "It is 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."

"Tourist travelers 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," said the CEO.

"Looking forward, we shall continue to expand our network in Africa to better promote and facilitate growth in the business and tourism sectors, as clearly outlined in our fifteen years growth strategy, Vision 2025," he added. Endit