Ethiopian Airlines Flies All-Women Crews to 8 Cities for International Women’s Day

In commemoration of March 8 (International Women’s Day), Ethiopian Airlines operated 8 flights led entirely by women, celebrating 8 decades of the airline’s legacy and honoring women’s contributions to aviation.

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, marked International Women’s Day with all-women crewed flights to eight destinations, highlighting the airline’s 8 decades in service.

Celebrating the occasion, Ethiopian Airlines announced the launch of the flights at a grand event held on the evening of 07 March 2026 at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, attended by government officials, airline executives, women leaders, and women employees representing Ethiopian Airlines’ workforce and partner organizations.

The all-women crewed flights operated to Cairo, Djibouti, Nairobi, Frankfurt, Accra, Mumbai, Windhoek, and Dire Dawa.

Commenting on the event, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said:

Ethiopian Airlines has consistently led the way in advancing women’s participation across all areas of its business, ensuring equal opportunities in flight operations, leadership, and corporate positions. Through our inclusive culture and strong commitment to training and professional development, we have empowered women to thrive in various roles, including those traditionally dominated by men. This year’s celebration is especially unique as we are marking the day with 8 all-women crewed flights, highlighting our 80th anniversary.

Women currently represent approximately 40% of the Ethiopian Airlines Group workforce, serving across diverse business divisions. Ethiopian Airlines has been operating all-women crewed flights in celebration of International Women’s Day since 2015.

The eight flights symbolize the 8 decades Ethiopian Airlines has been in service, highlighting the airline’s journey beginning in 1946 with a scheduled flight to Cairo, Egypt.