Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three northern Tigray airports

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 23, 2026Country: Ethiopia
Politics
Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three northern Tigray airports

Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to the airports of Mekelle, Axum, and Shire due to an escalation of conflict in the Tigray region. This decision follows the takeover of Mekelle airport by Tigrayan forces, as confirmed by local sources. The airline apologized to customers for the inconvenience and promised to inform them when flight operations resume.

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