Thank goodness for Ethiopian Airways!
Through thick and thin during the pandemic, they never stopped flying. Even now, with the scary talk of conflict with the Tigrayans, they continue to fly. The onslaught of talk in the media has discouraged most airlines from flying but Ethiopian Airlines has never faltered.
They have a lovely newish International Terminal with an abundance of restaurants, coffee houses, duty free shops and lounges. Its a pleasure to fly through Addis Ababa to ones destination especially with the great service received during the flights. The flight attendants are superb, the food most tasty, and full marks to this airline for keeping the travel flag flying.
Christmas 2021 was a debacle for travellers worldwide, families torn apart, thousands of flights cancelled, but Ethiopian Airlines remained serene, unruffled and tranquil through it all.
The airline took a mighty knock when the 737 Max crashed outside Addis Ababa in 2019. My daughter 'She Who Must Wear Kevlar' was the very first journalist on the scene, and this awful scene will remain with her and hundreds of people worldwide forever.
Full marks to this spunky airline from a spirited country with so much impressive history.