With a rising demand for domestic travel, Ethiopian Airlines has renovated its terminal at Addis Abeba Bole International Airport with 50 million dollars to handle customers. The expanded terminal has doubled its previous size to 25,750Sqm and accommodates 200 daily flights to and from 22 domestic destinations. It includes four contact gates, 10 remote departure gates, 22 check-in counters with automated baggage screening systems, shops and restaurants. The terminal also features a dedicated Premier Passenger Lounge. Ethiopian Airlines recently launched flights to Dembi Dollo town in Oromia Regional State and new terminals at Gode and Jinka airports in Somali and Southern regional states. CEO Mesfin Tasew has announced plans to open additional airports in the coming months, including thrice-weekly services to Nekemte town in Oromia and reinstate daily flights to Axum in Tigray Regional State.