Ethiopian Airlines - ATTA Partner Airline
Ethiopian started its operation with five C-47 aircraft operating its debut fight 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 was a pioneer in ushering in new aviation technology into Africa including the first jet airplane as well as the first B767, B777-200LR, B787 Dreamliner, and787-9 in the continent. Ethiopian also led the way in operating Africa’s first Airbus A350 XWB. Currently, the airline has a fleet of more than 146 modern aircraft with an average fleet age of less than seven years; it has also more than 100 ultramodern aircraft on order.
Key Facts
- Daily flights from London Heathrow direct to Addis Ababa
- 5 Weekly flights from Manchester via Geneva to Addis Ababa
- 3 Weekly flights from London Gatwick direct to Addis Ababa
- Connecting to over 60 destinations across Africa
- Modern fleet of aircraft both Airbus A350 and Boeing 787
- Lie Flat Beds & Excellent cuisine in Business Class
- Excellent baggage allowance - 2 x 23kg in Economy and 3 x 23kg in Business Class
- Complimentary on board food & drinks
- Seat back screens offering a side selection of films & programmes
- Skytrax Award winning Airline
- Star Alliance Member with Star Alliance Lounges
- New modern, State of the art terminal in Addis Ababa, featuring new lounges and a new in-terminal hotel
- Warm African hospitality
- Largest Airline in Africa
- Celebrated 50 years flying to the UK in 2023
- Celebrated 75 years of operation in 2021
