Bahrain News Agency

MANAMA, JUNE 4, (BNA) — An Ethiopian Airlines place landed at Bahrain International Airport this morning, marking the beginning of regular Addis Ababa-Bahrain flights that will link the Kingdom with East Africa.

The initiative came in response to Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Ali Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa’s directives and efforts to attract further international airline companies.

Ethiopian Airlines Flight was received today by Assistant Undersecretary of Air Navigation Services, Abdulmajeed Isa, BIA Directory Mohammed Thamer Al Kaabi and a number of civil aviation officials.

During the reception, Al Kaabi expressed delight with the flight launch and Ethiopian Airlines confidence in BIAS services, noting that the step would further bolster bilateral relations and offer travelers a wider range of alternatives. On his part, Ethiopian Airlines Marketing Director hailed the world-class services provided by BIA and its distinguished worldwide reputation which prompted Ethiopian Airlines to make Bahrain one of its destinations.