Ethiopian Airlines announced as official carrier for National Black Business Conference, empowering black entrepreneurs through historic partnership.”
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 – Atlanta, GA – Ethiopian Airlines is honored to announce its appointment as one of the official carriers for the 124th National Black Business Conference, presented by the National Alliance for Black Business (NABB) co-founded by The National Business League, National Black Chamber of Commerce and The World Conference of Mayors. Celebrating 78 years of excellence, Ethiopian Airlines continues to serve as a global leader in aviation, with an extensive network reaching over 136 international passenger and cargo destinations, including 64 African cities, all with a minimum layover in Addis Ababa.
As a veteran carrier with the largest intra-African network, Ethiopian Airlines flies to more destinations across the continent than any other airline. In the United States, Ethiopian Airlines operates 31 weekly flights across five key gateways:
- Washington, D.C.: 10 weekly flights
- Newark: 5 weekly flights
- JFK: 5 weekly flights
- Chicago: 7 weekly flights
- Atlanta: 4 weekly flights (newly introduced last year)
The recent addition of Atlanta as a gateway has significantly enhanced Ethiopian Airlines’ network, providing convenient connections to Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. This strategic expansion underscores Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to serving diverse global markets with world-class service and operational excellence.
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline group in Africa, continues to maintain its position as the Best Airline in Africa and in three other categories at the 2024 SKYTRAX World Airlines Award held in the UK. For seven consecutive years, Ethiopian Airlines has been honored with the title of Best Airline in Africa, along with:
- Best Business Class in Africa for six years in a row
- Best Economy Class in Africa for six years in a row
- Best Economy Class Onboard Catering in Africa
“We are delighted to partner with the National Alliance for Black Business and serve as the official carrier for the 124th National Black Business Conference,” said Mr. Solomon Mekonnen, Ethiopian Airlines Traffic and Sales Manager of Southeast USA. “This partnership enhances opportunities and connections between Atlanta and our extensive global network, aligning with our shared commitment to fostering growth and development within the Pan-African Diaspora.”
Ethiopian Airlines remains dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction, offering passengers a superior travel experience across its extensive route network.
Discount Code: EHH11
For more information about Ethiopian Airlines and its services, please visit www.ethiopianairlines.com.
Contact:
Phone: 470-270-5310
Dr. Ken Harris, Ph.D.
Organizer,
124th National Black Business Conference
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