Cheap Ethiopian Airlines flights

Ethiopian Airlines, also known as Ethiopian, is the flag carrier of Ethiopia. It was founded on December 21, 1945, and has operated numerous flights since then. Ethiopian Airlines offers flights to various destinations, including Ethiopia, major cities across Africa, and many global destinations. The airline is a member of both the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and the Star Alliance. Its headquarters is in the city of Addis Ababa.

Before your Ethiopian Airlines flight, complete your check-in online or at the airport. Once you finish online check-in and print your boarding pass, you can board without queuing at the airport. Online check-in is available for all flights, including international and domestic flights, beginning 36 hours before departure and continuing until 2 hours before takeoff. You can quickly perform online check-in using your PNR number and choose your seat during this process.
For baggage drop-off and counter check-in, complete at least 30 minutes before your flight and be present at the boarding gate. International flight check-in counters close 1 hour before departure, while domestic flight counters close 45 minutes before departure.
Airport check-in counters for Ethiopian Airlines open 3 hours before each flight and close 1 hour before departure. Self-check-in kiosks expedite the process without waiting in line. Ethiopian Airlines' kiosk machines offer English and French options, where you can enter your PNR number and print your boarding pass. The 2D barcode on your boarding pass allows direct boarding. However, you should have no additional items to check other than your cabin baggage.

Ethiopian Airlines economy class passengers, one cabin bag is allowed with a maximum weight of 7 kg and dimensions of 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm. Star Alliance Gold members and business class passengers are allowed two pieces of cabin baggage of the same size. Passengers are also allowed an additional bag like a laptop bag, handbag, or camera bag, not exceeding 5 kg in weight. If baggage surpasses these limits, passengers must check their bags at the counters. Standard baggage allowances and excess baggage fees depend on flight departure and arrival locations.
On flights within Africa, between Africa and Asia, to the Americas and Canada, and flights connecting to Brazil, economy class passengers can check in a maximum of two pieces of checked baggage, weighing up to 23 kg each. "Cloud Nine" passengers can check in up to two pieces weighing a maximum of 32 kg each or three pieces weighing 23 kg each.
For Ethiopian Airlines' domestic flights, economy class passengers are allowed one checked bag weighing up to 20 kg, while Cloud Nine passengers are allowed one piece weighing up to 30 kg. On most Middle East flights of Ethiopian Airlines, economy class passengers can check in one checked baggage weighing up to 40 kg, while Cloud Nine passengers can check in two pieces weighing 32 kg each or three weighing 23 kg each at the counter. Additionally, baggage should not exceed 32 kg in weight or 158 cm in dimensions.

During online check-in for your Ethiopian Airlines flight, you can select your seat. Ethiopian Airlines does not charge for seat selection, and online check-in opens 36 hours before each flight and allows seat selection until 2 hours before departure.

Most Ethiopian Airlines aircraft are designed to prioritize passenger comfort, offering seats with ample legroom. Also, Ethiopian Airlines assists passengers with specific needs, if contacted before the flight. Passengers who want a seat with extra legroom, like those by emergency exits, can contact Ethiopian Airlines before their flight.

Ethiopian Airlines offers meals, drinks, snacks, and refreshments to its Economy, Cloud Nine (business), and Business class passengers free of charge. Their menu selections include Ethiopian and international cuisine. It is recommended to inform Ethiopian Airlines to request special menus like vegetarian, children's meals, dietary, low-calorie, or diabetic options, before your flight.