The flag carrier Ethiopian Airlines announced today in a statement that it has temporarily suspended all flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire starting from September 23, 2026.
The airlines said in a statement that, “We sincerely apologize to our customers for any inconvenience caused by this suspension of flights.” “We will inform you once flight operations resume.”
Events are unfolding and security problems growing in Tigray region after a military alliance of seven groups including the TPLF, Fano and OLA militants announced on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
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Tigray region was at the epicenter of a two-year war between the federal government and TPLF since November 2020.
The two parties involved in the conflict signed a peace deal in Pretoria, South Africa in November 2022, bringing an end to hostilities and prompting Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights to destinations in Tigray region.
