Ethiopian Airlines

Beginning humbly, Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) has come along 78 years of successful journey. Over the decades, the airline has established itself as the leader in all facets of the aviation business: technology, leadership, network expansion and aviation mentoring. Ethiopian is now the leading Aviation Group in Africa.

Ethiopian started its operation with five C-47 aircraft operating its debut flight to Cairo via Asmara on April 8, 1946. Ever since, it has been growing in leaps and bounds and continued to introduce cutting-edge aviation technology and systems. As aviation technology leader, Ethiopian is a pioneer in ushering new aviation technology into Africa including the first jet airplane as well as the first B767, B777-200LR, B787 Dreamliner, and 787-9 in the continent. Ethiopian also led the way in operating Africa’s first Airbus Airplanes, the Airbus A350-900 XWB and the A350-1000. Currently, the airline has a fleet of more than 150 modern aircraft with an average fleet age of less than seven years; it has also more than 100 ultramodern aircraft on order.

Living its motto of Bringing Africa Together and Beyond, Ethiopian has created Africa-wide and transcontinental air connectivity networks linking its main hub, Addis Ababa to the rest of the world. The airline serves 141 international passenger and cargo destinations, including 66 African cities, with daily and multiple flights with a minimum layover in Addis. As a veteran carrier serving a vast intra-African network, Ethiopian flies to more destinations in the continent than any other airline.

In December 2011, Ethiopian took a giant leap forward in its successful journey by joining Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance. Over the years, the multi-award-winning airline has received countless coveted accolades and recognitions for its excellence including Skytrax’s Four-Star Airline ranking, 2025 APEX Passenger Choice Awards ‘Best Overall in Africa’, and ‘US President's Lifetime Achievement Award’ to mention but a few.

Building on its continuous success, Ethiopian has achieved more than threefold growth in the past decade. Having met its 15-year strategic plan, Vision 2025, ahead of time, Ethiopian has charted out a more ambitious strategic roadmap called Vision 2035 to further bolster its continuous growth.

FLIGHTS FROM INDIA

• Baggage Allowance: Generous Baggage allowance of 3 pieces, 23kgs each for Business Class and 2 pieces of 23kgs each for Economy Class.
• Current Fleet Airbus: A350-1000/900XWB, Boeing B787-8 / Boeing B787-9, Boeing B777-300ER / Boeing B777-200LR / Boeing B767-300ER / Boeing B737 800.
• Cloud Nine: Combining First and Business Class services, Cloud Nine gives you the space and comfort you need with 2-2-2 and 1-2-1 seat configuration to sit back in style, enjoy the numerous Inflight Entertainment choices and fly in absolute convenience.
• Economy Class: Graced with an African flavoured Ethiopian hospitality, our Economy class is equipped with the best entertainment options, ensuring a memorable flight. From Blockbuster Hollywood films to TV shows and destination guides you'll have all the entertainment you need right at your screen.
• Group Travel Policies: Commercially Viable and Group discount slab are applicable with Terms and conditions.

Ethiopian's frequent flyers program ShebaMiles, avails passengers award tickets, upgrades to business class, access to all Star Alliance member airline executive lounges, additional free baggage allowance and many other privileges for accumulated mileages and based on tier levels. Join the program for free and start earning miles for your flights with Ethiopian Airlines, Star Alliance member airlines, partner airlines and for a variety of products and services offered by our program partners.

• Ethiopian Airlines Receives Ethiopian Institutional Achievement Award by the Federal Government of Ethiopia on March 12, 2024. Ethiopian Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew takes the Award from His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed.
• Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce its recognition as the winner of the ‘Best Overall in Africa’ at the prestigious 2025 APEX Passenger Choice Awards.
• Ethiopian Airlines has been named the ‘Best African Airline’ at the Business Traveler Awards 2024!
• Ethiopian Airlines has been honored with the prestigious “Best Sustainable Airline of 2024-Business Class Category” award at the “Ekkula Tourism Awards 2024” in Uganda.
• Ethiopian Airlines has been awarded “Airline of the Year - Global Operations” award at the AFRAA 56th Annual General Assembly in Cairo.
• Ethiopian has been honoured with the titles for: Skytrax’s Best Airline in Africa for seven years in row,Best Business Class in Africa for six years in row, ▪ Best Economy Class in Africa for six years in row, ▪ Best Economy Class Onboard Catering in Africa.