About Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines is the flag carrier national airline of Ethiopia, which was founded in 1945 and started international flights in 1951. Ethiopian Airlines, which organizes its flights from Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, is a member of the International Air Transport Association, African Airways Association and Star Alliance.
Ethiopian Airlines also has airports in Togo and Malawi that it uses as a hub. Ethiopian Airlines, one of the fastest growing airlines in the industry, is the African continent's largest in its field. Flying to more than 50 destinations in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia, North America and South America, the company has direct flights to Istanbul Atatürk Airport in Turkey.
Ethiopian Airlines Check-In Procedures and Seat Selection
Ethiopian Airlines passengers can check-in online through online channels. The online check-in service on Ethiopian Airlines' website starts 36 hours before the scheduled flight time and continues until 2 hours before the flight. Passengers who check-in online can go directly to the gate where the flight will take place, if they do not have luggage. Passengers with baggage must complete their baggage delivery 45 minutes before their flight.
For passengers who want to check-in at the airport counter other than online check-in, the opening time of the counter varies depending on the destination. For international flights, the counter opens 3 hours before the flight time and closes 1 hour before. All transactions must be completed within this period and the gate to which the flight will be made must be passed. It is also possible to make transactions from the self check-in kiosks at the airport. Free seat selection is also available in the online check-in process.
Ethiopian Airlines' passenger loyalty program is called ShebaMiles. Members of the ShebaMiles program collect miles on each flight, and can benefit from advantages with the miles they have accumulated. It's free to become a member of the ShebaMiles program. In order to start earning miles from the program, which can be registered for free via the form on the website, the membership number must be specified during online check-in or counter check-in before the flight. Miles earned in the last 12 months are used to determine membership level. Ethiopian Airlines is part of the Star Alliance alliance. On flights with other Star Alliance member airlines, there is a chance to benefit from the advantages offered by the bilateral agreement. Extra baggage allowance, free lounge service, flight class upgrade, free flight tickets and discounts and miles for purchases made from contracted institutions are given according to the miles accumulated.
Ethiopian Airlines Baggage Allowance and Pricing
Ethiopian Airlines has 2 fare classes. Baggage allowance is determined separately for Economy and Cloud Nine passengers. Cloud Nine (Business class) passengers can carry 2 free baggage up to 32 kg and 1 hand luggage up to 7 kg or 3 free baggage up to 23 kg and 1 hand luggage up to 7 kg, depending on the destination. baggage allowance. Economy passengers, on the other hand, are entitled to 2 pieces of baggage up to 23 kg and 1 piece of free hand luggage up to 7 kg. Those who want to take advantage of the extra baggage allowance outside these limits have to pay a fee between 40 and 200 euros, depending on the flight route and weight.
Ethiopian Airlines Food, Beverage and Catering
Ethiopian Airlines' cloud nine and economy class passengers can enjoy complimentary refreshments on all flights. The catering menu varies on short and long-haul flights. The menu offers mainly Ethiopian and international cuisine. Depending on the flight time, breakfast, lunch or dinner, hot and cold snacks, desserts, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included in the catering menu.
