Ethiopian Airlines to restructure US network this summer

Ethiopian Airlines has announced a major restructuring of its US network, adding frequencies as well as shifting gateways starting this summer. The carrier will launch a 3X-weekly Addis Ababa Bole International-Houston George Bush Intercontinental Boeing 787 service, which will replace its current Los Angeles route. Houston flights will be routed via West Africa. Ethiopian said the new Houston flights will be the only connection between Houston and Africa, and will facilitate travel of the African community in the Houston area, as well as oil and other companies doing business on the continent. Existing Addis Ababa-Washington Dulles services will be increased from current daily to 10X-weekly flights. Addis Ababa-Chicago O’Hare flights will be increased from 3X- to 5X-weekly. <br/>