ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Airlines To Operate All-Women Crew Flight From ADD To BKK

Ethiopian Airlines will operate an All- Women functioned flight on the Addis Ababa – Bangkok route on November 19, 2015. This exceptional service in Ethiopian history is aimed at manifesting Ethiopian’s corporate belief of ‘Women Empowerment for sustainable growth’.

This unique flight will be operated fully by an all-female Ethiopian crew led by female flight deck crew members with senior female executives of the Airline on board. Other on ground preparations such as Cabin Operations, Airport Operations, Flight Dispatcher, Load Controller, Ramp Operations, On- board Logistics, Aviation Safety and Security, Ticket Offices, Catering as well as Air Traffic Control will also be conducted by females.

Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer Ato Tewolde GebreMariam said,“It is a great honor for us to have competent Women Aviation Professionals at Ethiopian in every aspect of the aviation field, which portrays Ethiopian as a gender responsive organization that strives to pursue its underlying stance of being an equal opportunity employer. We are very proud of their achievements and contributions and it is our sincere belief that this will continue with an enhanced magnitude and passion to sustain Ethiopian on its fast growth trajectory.”