Ethiopian Airlines has not yet set a date for resuming flights to Mekelle

A senior official from Ethiopian Airlines told Tikvah Ethiopia that the date for resuming flights to Mekelle has not yet been determined. The flights appearing on the airline's online booking system for October 25 were pre-booked and do not indicate that operations are resuming; the airline stated that this information would be removed. The airline has been unable to issue a flight schedule because the airport is not currently under its control and it is unable to operate in the area. The airline stated there will be no flights at least until October 31. However, the official added that if favorable working conditions are established, the airline is prepared to resume flights within 24 hours. The airline suspended flights to Mekelle, Axum, and Shire on September 23, 2026, due to the situation in the Tigray region.