Overwhelming demand saw Ethiopian Airlines operate two flights within 15 minutes of each other [Reuters] Ethiopian Airlines conducted the first direct passenger flights between Addis Ababa and Asmara, reconnecting Eritrea and Ethiopia after a 20-year military standoff. The carrier said flight ET0312 to Asmara departed Bole International Airport on Wednesday after a ceremony inaugurating the historic flight. “This day … Continue reading First direct Ethiopia-Eritrea flight in 20 years takes off Rapid thaw between Ethiopia and Eritrea sees their capitals re-establish air link after two decades of conflict.