IATA code | ET |
ICAO code | ETH |
Ethiopian headquarters | Addis Ababa - Ethiopia |
Main operational airport | The Addis Ababa Bole International Airport |
Number of destinations covered by Ethiopian Airlines | 139 |
Most popular destination | ADD, EBB, JED, RUH |
Most popular routes | RUH - ADD, JED - ADD, JED - EBB, RUH - EBB |
Year of establishment | 1945 |
Parent company | Government of Ethiopia |
Popular fleet | Boeing B787-8, Boeing B777-300ER, Boeing B777-200LR, Boeing B767-300ER, Boeing B737-800, Boeing B737 MAX, Boeing B737-800 |
Official airline website | ethiopianairlines.com |
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Since its first scheduled flight on the 8th of April, 1946 to Cairo, Ethiopian Airlines has soared to being voted the Best African Airline by Skytrax 2017. Since 2011, the carrier is an official member of Star Alliance, one of the world's largest global airline alliances. While the airline flies to over 100 international destinations, passengers with an Ethiopian Airlines booking to Bangkok are welcome aboard the first-ever All-Women flight, championing women empowerment for sustainable growth. The airline operates a fleet of 82 aircraft, Africa's youngest fleet, from its hub in Addis Ababa. Unrivaled in Africa for efficiency and operational success, the continent’s leading carrier welcomes passengers to a seamless Ethiopian Airlines online booking experience.
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Award /Year Nomination |
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2021 |
Best African Airline Award by Business Traveller Awards |
2021 |
Best Business Class in Africa by Skytrax |
2021 |
Best Economy Class in Africa by Skytrax |
2021 |
Best Cabin Crew in Africa by Skytrax |
2021 |
Ethiopian Airlines ranked number 30 for World’s Top 100 Airlines by Skytrax |
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The maximum luggage weight for Ethiopian Airways economy class is bags weighing no more than 23kg each.
The maximum luggage weight for Ethiopian Airways Cloud Nine (business class) passengers is 2 bags weighing no more than 32kg each.
Depending on the route, Silver Card Holders of the ShebaMiles programme are offered an allowance of 1 additional bag or 15kgs extra.
Gold card holders of the ShebaMiles programme are offered an allowance of 1 additional bag or 20kg extra.
Ethiopian Airways offers free weight that doesn’t exceed 10 kg for infants.
The maximum weight for a carry-on bag for economy class (guest class) passengers is one bag weighing no more than 7kg.
The maximum weight for a carry-on bag for business class passengers is 2 bags weighing no more than 7kg each.
Online Check-in is available between 36 hours and 2 hours before departure time for both international and domestic flights. Through it, passengers who have a valid e-ticket can confirm attendance on the flight, select a seat, and print the boarding pass.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the gate 30 minutes before departure time, in case they have no luggage.
Passengers with luggage have to arrive at the check-in counter 1 hour before departure time for international flights and 45 minutes for domestic flights.
Note that:
Check-in counters open between 3 hours and 1 hour prior to departure time. Kiosk Check-in is also available.
Yes, Ethiopian Airlines allows web check-in.
Yes, Ethiopian Airlines offers online seat selection at a nominal fee or free. It depends on your flight booking.
The total number of routes serviced by Ethiopian Airlines is 115.
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