With Ethiopian Airlines (ET) having to wait longer and longer for the delivery of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner, so too has it had to postpone its subsequent use on its introductory routes.
Previously, Ethiopian announced delays in the 787s introduction on its Addis Ababa - Johannesburg and Addis Ababa – Dubai, and this has now been followed by an announcement of delays on the Addis Ababa – Harare and Addis Ababa – Lusaka routes.
Originally planned for entry into service on 16 September 2012, so Zimbabwe and Zambia will now have to wait until 28 October 2012 before catching a glimpse of the Dreamliner. Until then, the present status quo will be maintained i.e Addis Ababa - Harare - Lusaka - Addis Ababa will be operated with a Boeing 767-300.
Ethiopian Airlines: Addis Ababa - Harare - Lusaka - Addis Ababa
Until 27 October 2012
- ET873 ADD0920 – 1245HRE1335 – 1435LUN1525 – 2025ADD 763 D
From 28 October 2012
Addis Ababa – Harare
Addis Ababa – Lusaka
- ET873 ADD0920 – 1245HRE 738 246
- ET873 ADD0920 – 1245HRE 787 x246
- ET872 HRE1440 – 1955ADD 738 246
- ET872 HRE1440 – 1955ADD 787 x246
- ET883 ADD0910 – 1215LUN 787 246
- ET883 ADD0910 – 1215LUN 738 x246
- ET882 LUN1500 – 2005ADD 787 246
- ET882 LUN1500 – 2005ADD 738 x246