Special Dublin Visit By Ethiopian Airlines BOEING 787 Dreamliner
Promotional tour kicks off pre inaugural DUB ADD and DUB LAX
The first flight into Ireland by Ethiopian Airlines was marked by a reception attended by Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe, senior representatives of the Irish tourism sector, business representatives and media.
The Dreamliner carrying Ethiopian Airlines Chief Executive Tewolde Gebremariam was welcomed by Minister Donohue and daa Chief Executive Kevin Toland.
A new Ethiopian Airlines service between Addis Ababa, Dublin and Los Angeles will commence on June 20 next .
Kevin Toland said he was delighted to welcome Ethiopian’s Dreamliner to Dublin in advance of the official launch of the new service.
“Ethiopian’s Dublin route will be the only direct service connecting Africa with Ireland and the west coast of the US. The new service will reconnect Dublin with Los Angeles and bring unrivalled connectivity in Africa, opening up opportunities from its Addis Ababa hub to almost 50 African destinations.”
Minister Donohoe said today’s Dreamliner visit made it “a very exciting day for Dublin airport and for Irish tourism”.
“I very much look forward to the start of Ethiopian Airlines’ new Addis Ababa-Los Angeles service via Dublin Airport in June, using the very impressive Dreamliner.
“The new routes will strengthen Ireland’s connectivity to the west coast of the United States and will provide the first direct link to Ethiopia and other points in Africa and beyond from the Ethiopian Airlines Addis Ababa hub, offering additional choice and convenience for passengers.”
Mr Gebremariam said Ethiopian Airlines was proud to be the first airline to link Africa and Ireland and bring the ultra-modern 787 aircraft to Dublin airport.
“I wish to thank the Government of Ireland and the airport authority for their tremendous support, which has enabled the start of our flight in June. Our flights connecting Addis Ababa, Dublin and Los Angeles will play a critical role in the expansion of trade, tourism and investment between the fast growing continent of Africa and Ireland.”
Pictured above: Transport Minister Paschal Donohue with Ethiopian Airlines Chief Executive Tewolde Gebremariam and daa Chief Executive Kevin Toland, accompanied by members of the Dan Kira dance group, with the Dreamliner.