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Ethiopian maintained that the airline was committed to resolving any issues amicably and promptly. The Eritreans say the suspension comes after repeated calls for the airline to rectify the issues cited. They advised anyone planning to fly with Ethiopian Airlines to Eritrea to adjust their plans
Eritrean authorities have suspended all flights by Ethiopian Airlines to its airspace effective from September 30. In a letter circulating online purportedly written by the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority, the Eritreans accused the airline of consistent and persistent malicious trading practices, systematic and organized passenger luggage theft, pilferage, damage prolonged delays, and loss with no compensation in particular. It also accused the airline of unjustified and unwarranted price hikes and other irregularities witnessed.
Ethiopian Airlines confirmed they received a notice from the Eritrean officials and have said they were seeking clarification. They also maintained that the airline was committed to resolving any issues amicably and promptly. The Eritreans say the suspension comes after repeated calls for the airline to rectify the issues cited. They advised anyone planning to fly with Ethiopian Airlines to Eritrea to adjust their plans.
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Turkish, Saudi, and Egyptian airlines all have regular flights to Eritrea. Ethiopian Airlines resumed flights to Asmara in July 2018, following the normalisation. The airline is ranked the largest in Africa by revenue and profit by the International Air Transport Association. It is also the continent’s leading airline in terms of fleet and passengers.
