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Ethiopian Airlines is the largest and most prestigious carrier of Africa, with bases in 130 international destinations on five continents and is located in Addis Ababa.
Essential information about Ethiopian Airlines Best Deals
| IATA Code | ET |
| Total Routes | approximately 130 routes |
| Top Route | Addis Ababa – Nairobi |
| Airport Served | approximately 130 |
| Top Airport | Addis Ababa (ADD), Nairobi (NBO), Johannesburg (JNB), Dubai (DXB), Lagos (LOS), Frankfurt (FRA), Washington D.C. (IAD), Mumbai (BOM) |
Why Book Ethiopian Airlines Flights With Travelpodium?
The booking of Ethiopian Airlines flights with us is simple, expeditious and dependable. You have access to all routes, such as international and direct flights.
You get a competitive fare and secure payments, and a diversification of booking choices. With the ability to track its flights, cancel flights online, 24/7 customer support, and real-time flight visibility, the entire experience is convenient and stress-free.
How to Book Ethiopian Airlines Flights?
It is easy to book Ethiopian Airlines flights:
- Go to the home page of TravelPodium.
- Write your dates of travelling, the number of travelling passengers, your departure city, and your destination.
- Search for your flight.
- Compare the schedules and fares to select the most optimal one.
- Add payment information to book in. It will send you your e-ticket and confirmation email immediately.
Need help? Our 24/7 customer care department will help make the selections of the seats, request check-ins, and manage your reservation.
Manage Your Ethiopian Airlines Booking With TravelPodium
We allow you to handle your Ethiopian Airlines reservation even when you change your plans or require additional services.
- Make alterations to flight time or flight date within a few clicks.
- Easy update of passenger details.
- Unless you upgrade to Cloud Nine Business/Economy.
- Include special meals, additional luggage or other travelling options.
- Enter your contact details to get boarding reminders and flight notifications.
Seat Selection & Upgrades
You can easily upgrade and book your own seat when you book your Ethiopian Airlines flight tickets.
Select a Seat
- At Booking: When booking your flight on the website or mobile application, you can select your seat.
- Manage Your Booking: It is also possible to reserve or upgrade your seat anytime in the section- Manage Your Booking.
- Online Check-In: Upon online check-in, you would be allowed to choose your seat at least 48 hours before takeoff.
Complimentary Seats
A free standards economy is offered. Juveniles below the age of 12 can share a seat with an accompanying adult without any added charge. Cloud Nine Business Class passengers and members of the loyalty program are also entitled to free seat benefits based on fare and membership level.
Options for Paid Seats
- Preferred Seats: Preferred seats are those with additional legroom (exit row or bulkhead), which are charged.
- Special Seats: added comfort may be selected either between the front cabin seat, between the aisle seat or window seat.
- Fare: The various charges are relative to route, season of the year and seat type.
Upgrade Choices
- Business Class Upgrade: Cloud Nine Ethiopian Airlines business class will be available as an online offer in the Manage Booking page under the section of upgrade to Cloud Nine.
- Offer System: Passengers request an amount to offer; confirmation will be done based on availability.
- Upgrades: Subscribe to receive notifications about upgrade offers when the option exists, either through email or the app.
To help with the Ethiopian airline booking upgrade or changing the bookings, call us and travel with ease.
Flight Change Policy
Your trip can easily be changed, cancelled or managed online.
Make a Reservation Change:
- Online Modifications: Tickets: Change the schedule, time, or number of passengers through the website or smartphone app in the Manage Booking section.
- Eligibility: Change My Booking will be displayed based on the fare rules of your ticket. There may be change charges or airfare disparity.
Refunds and Cancellations:
- Cancellation Anytime: You have the option of cancelling your Ethiopian Airlines ticket reservation under the Manage Booking. The rules are determined by fare, and certain cheaper fares will include a fee or be non-refundable.
- Refunds: The refunds are given as credit to the method of payment.
- Special Cases: Tickets purchased at a travel agency or outside of Ethiopia may be subject to certain rules.
To change Ethiopian Airlines flights, cancel or get some help, call us to make it easy and fast to manage your trip.
Flight cancellation policy
Free Cancellation:
When you book your Ethiopian Airlines ticket at least one week in advance, you can cancel it within 24 hours of the purchase and get a full refund as long as your flight is not less than seven days away.
Refundable and Non-refundable Tickets:
- Refundable Tickets: Refundable with the original method of payment.
- Non-Refundable Tickets: These are not refundable, but may be refunded if there are unused taxes or travel credits, at fare rules.
Voluntary Cancellations:
- Cancellation of Ethiopian Airlines tickets beyond 24 hours can be subject to charges or no-show charges, depending on the type of fare and cancellation policy.
Involuntary Cancellations:
- In case the Airlines cancels your flight, you will be allowed to rebook or get the entire refund without extra charges.
How to Cancel:
- Online: Access the mobile app or website through the Manage Booking or Refund Request button.
- Travel Agency: Call the agency where the ticket was bought.
- Ticket Office or Customer Service: Go to one of the airline's offices or call the Global Customer Interaction Centre.
Call us for a hassle-free and straightforward procedure for booking, cancellations, refunds or assistance.
Baggage Policies
Cabin Bag Packing:
- Economy Class: 23 x 40 x 55 cm (7 kg)
- Business Class (Cloud nine): 23 x 40 x 55 cm (7kg) x 2 bags and one personal item.
Checked Luggage:
- Ethiopian Airlines Economy Class: 2 bags 23kg each (20kg domestic)
- Business Class (Cloud nine): 2 piece x 32 kg or 3 piece x 23 kg in parts of the routes.
- Infants: 1 bag (1023 kg) + 1 stroller + 1 car seat.
Additional Charges:
- Oversized baggage charges are charged in case of overlimiting.
- The fares depend on the route and type of charge.
- Excessive bags can be denied and repacked.
Check-In Options
The Airlines provides you with the best check-in procedures to ensure that your trip is easy and comfortable.
Online & Mobile Check-In:
- Can be purchased 48 hours and 2 hours before boarding.
- Check in through the website or Mobile App, choose your seat and get or obtain a digital boarding pass.
- Boardings and security can display mobile boarding passes to provide a smooth experience.
- Passengers requiring special assistance (such as passengers who require a stretcher, unaccompanied minors, etc.) may not check in online.
Airport Check-In Options:
- Check-In Counters: There are special counters depending on all the travel classes.
- Self-Service Kiosks: Check in, tag bags, and print a boarding pass very fast.
- Self Bag Drop: Check in baggage quickly without any long queues.
Call us and make your journeys hassle-free, which will assist in flight changes, baggage services or even check-ins.
Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) Policy
The Airlines provides special Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) service in case of children travelling without their parents to ensure that they are not afraid of strangers and other associated risks during the travel process.
Age Requirements
- 5-11 years: UMNR service is obligatory, and Company Escort is offered. The escort ticket will be priced at the adult fare with an additional USD 50 service fee.
- Ages 12–17: The service is optional. Children can be sent without an escort, but when parents demand the UMNR service, they are charged USD 100.
- Ages 0–4: Not eligible for UMNR. They are required to be accompanied by a guardian above 18 years.
How to Book
Complete the UM form by filling in the details of the child and the flight details, and pay the relevant amount. Parents need to be at the airport early to check in and hand over.
What is Covered
The staff of Airlines helps with the check-in, boarding, and arrival procedures. Cabin crew see to it that the child is properly taken care of on board, and the ground staff takes the child to the guardian designated at the destination.
Popular Routes
- Addis Ababa – Johannesburg
- Addis Ababa – Nairobi
- Addis Ababa – Lagos
- Addis Ababa – Cairo
- Addis Ababa – Delhi
- Addis Ababa – Mumbai
Quick Answers to Common Questions
Business Class and Economic passengers normally have 23 kg bags of 2 and 32 kg bags of 2. Depending on the route, allowances can be different, and you should check your Ethiopian Airlines ticket.
Yes, it is possible to check in online as far to 48 hours before departure to 2 hours before departure. On the web or application, you may choose a seat and obtain a boarding pass.
Depending on the size and weight of the pets, they can be transported to the cabin or in baggage. The airline should approve this beforehand.
The children aged 5-11 years are supposed to work on the UMNR service under the company's escort. The service is optional and at a fee between the ages of 12 and 17.
Manage booking is also offered on the airline site, in which you have the option of changing your dates, changing the passenger information and even adding services and upgrading your seat.
Yes, most of the flights offer movies, music, games and television programmes on individual screens. It has options depending on the type of aircraft
The airline can be contacted via a phone call through their call center or through the office in the airport or help and contact section on their official site.
