1 min readBy Ayodeji Adegboyega
Africa’s biggest airline signs China Southern deal to widen travel connections as Chinese carrier enters Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s biggest airline, has signed a partnership with China Southern Airlines to expand connections between African and Chinese destinations, bringing the carriers closer together as the Chinese operator enters Ethiopia’s passenger market.
By Ayodeji AdegboyegaSouth Africa

Ethiopian Airlines disclosed its codeshare partnership with China Southern Airlines on 14 October. [Ethiopian Airlines]
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- October 16, 2026
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