REFUELING IS STILL A THING??⛽: Ethiopian Airlines ET552 | from ADDIS ABABA (through ROME) to TORONTO

🚨 Welcome aboard one of the most unusual and exciting long-haul flights in the world! 🚨 In this video, we’re flying Ethiopian Airlines flight ET552 from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) — with a rare and technical-only fuel stop at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)! ✈️🌍

🌟 What Makes ET552 So Special?

Here’s the twist: Addis Ababa sits at a very high elevation (2,334 meters / 7,625 feet above sea level), and that thin air makes it physically impossible for large aircraft to take off fully loaded with passengers and enough fuel to reach Toronto non-stop. That’s right — the aircraft needs to be lighter to lift off safely in the high-altitude air! ⛰️⚖️✈️

So what happens? Ethiopian Airlines makes a rare stop in Rome to refuel only — operating under the 2nd Freedom of the Air. That means no passengers or cargo can get on or off… it’s a technical stop only 🚫🧳📦 — a fascinating aviation practice that’s nearly extinct in the modern jet age!
And here’s the kicker — the return flight (ET553) from Toronto to Addis Ababa is non-stop, because Toronto sits at a much lower elevation, allowing the aircraft to take off fully fueled. 🔥 Keep an eye out... that very special flight will be featured in an upcoming video 😉🛫 (trust me, you won’t want to miss it).

✨ Scenic Route Highlights:

You’ll be treated to stunning aerial views and iconic cities as we fly across continents:

🌍 Leg 1 (Addis Ababa → Rome): • Overfly Asmara 🇪🇷, Jeddah 🇸🇦, Sharm el-Sheikh & Cairo 🇪🇬• Amazing close-up approach into Rome with views of Vatican City 🇻🇦

⛽ Quick fuel stop at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) — no passengers in or out!

🌍 Leg 2 (Rome → Toronto): • Glide over Monaco 🇲🇨, Nice & Paris 🇫🇷, Southend-on-Sea, Leicester & Manchester 🇬🇧• Approach Toronto with views of its skyline, Mississauga & Brampton 🇨🇦

🎥 What You’ll Experience:

🛫 Realistic flight simulation with live weather🌄 Gorgeous cockpit views of Europe, the Middle East & North America🛢️ Rare mid-route fuel stop — aviation fans, this one’s a gem!📷 Beautiful scenery and unique city flyovers✈️ Two flights, one journey, one unforgettable aviation experience

📍 Flight Details:

• Flight Number: ET552• Departure: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD/HAAB)• Fuel Stop: Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO/LIRF)• Arrival: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ/CYYZ)• Duration Leg 1: 6h 02m | Leg 2: 8h 57m

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