Addis Ababa – Ethiopian Airlines has officially opened its newly renovated and expanded Domestic Passenger Terminal, marking a significant enhancement in its service capacity. The event celebrated the completion of a $50 million investment aimed at doubling the terminal’s capacity and elevating the passenger experience to international standards.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, the renovation and expansion were driven by the need to accommodate increasing domestic travel demands. The improvements are part of the airline’s broader strategy to strengthen Ethiopia’s appeal as a leading global tourism destination. Tassew highlighted the airline’s commitment to expanding domestic air transport, crucial for both social and economic growth in Ethiopia. He noted that the airline is currently constructing five new airport runways and upgrading other domestic airport terminals to support this growth.
Tourism Minister Nasisie Chali emphasized the strategic importance of the terminal’s expansion in enhancing Ethiopia’s image and boosting its tourism sector. The efforts by Ethiopian Airlines are seen as pivotal to the country’s tourism development.
State Minister of Transport and Logistics, Bareo Hassen, added that the expanded terminal would significantly improve the competitiveness and efficiency of domestic air services, underscoring Ethiopian Airlines’ critical role in the nation’s transport and logistics sector.