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Ethiopian Airlines Launches Lyon Route to Boost Africa-Europe Connectivity

1/8/2026

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Ethiopian Airlines will launch thrice-weekly service to Lyon, France, via Geneva, starting July 2, 2026.
This expands Ethiopian Airlines' network in France to Paris, Marseille, and Lyon.
The airline aims to boost Africa–Europe connectivity with access to over 65 African destinations.
Mesfin Tasew, chief executive officer of Ethiopian Airlines, emphasized France as a key market.
The Airbus A350-900 will serve Lyon, with an 11-hour stay to optimize connections.

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Ethiopian Airlines will launch thrice-weekly service to Lyon, France, via Geneva, starting July 2, 2026.
This expands Ethiopian Airlines' network in France to Paris, Marseille, and Lyon.
The airline aims to boost Africa–Europe connectivity with access to over 65 African destinations.
Mesfin Tasew, chief executive officer of Ethiopian Airlines, emphasized France as a key market.
The Airbus A350-900 will serve Lyon, with an 11-hour stay to optimize connections.