L'airport Marseille Provence is set to become Ethiopian Airlines' first regional hub. Visit 2 Julythe carrier will be launching three flights a week toAddis–Abebawith a stopover at Milan-Malpensa. " We are based in Paris since 1971We've been doing this for 48 years, so we're no strangers to the French market. But we're delighted to be extending our operations to passengers in the Marseille-Provence region. This connectivity that we are establishing between Europe and Africa facilitates the business investmentsthe tourism and human links "says the CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam.
From Marseille, departures are scheduled every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 9.15pm, landing at 6.35am. On the return leg, Ethiopian Airlines aircraft will leave the Ethiopian capital at 7.35 am every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Flights operated in Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner 270 seats (including 24 in business class), and in Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner 315 seats (30 in business class). In addition to point-to-point traffic, business travellers in the Marseille area will have access to some sixty destinations served via the African hub.
connect the city of Marseille to more than 60 African destinations and develop economic exchanges between the Mediterranean, Africa, Asia and the Middle East
" Offer a direct line to the Addis Ababa international hubconnects the city of Marseille to more than 60 African destinations and develops economic exchanges between the Mediterranean, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.Philippe Bernand, Chairman of the Marseille Provence Airport Board of Management, is delighted. very pleased to be first French regional airport to welcome Ethiopian Airlines ". " This new line fits in perfectly with our strategy for developing long-haul services. The arrival of Ethiopian Airlines strengthens Marseille Provence airport's position as a leading international gateway to the south-east of France "adds Philippe Bernand.
