How to Check Ethiopian Airlines Flight Status

Ethiopian Airlines, referred sometimes as simply Ethiopian, is Ethiopia’s flag carrier and started operations in 1945. Ethiopian flies to more destinations in Africa than any other airlines. Its hub is at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, serving 119 passenger destinations worldwide and 35 cargo destinations. Ethiopian is the largest company in the airline industry on the African continent and one of the fastest-growing in the world. In 2010, Ethiopian Airlines was named the most profitable airlines in Africa by Air Transport World, a US-based international aviation magazine.

Why should you choose Ethiopian Airlines?

Through its ShebaMiles program, Ethiopian offers several benefits to its passengers. It has four categories of ShebaMiles card — Blue, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. The higher the tier, the more the benefits, like personalized luggage tags and lounge facilities.

In both Cloud Nine (Business Class) and Economy Class, passengers are pampered with hot meals, light refreshments, hot or cold snacks, and complimentary beverages, depending on the length of the flight. Especially on Cloud Nine, you can enjoy freshly baked varieties of Ethiopian bread, including unique Ethiopian ‘Teff” bread and fresh rolls. On long-haul flights, there is extensive in-flight entertainment that consist of audio books, TV shows, movies, and music. In Economy class, there is special Ethiopian Children meal available for the youngest passengers.

You can also purchase an assortment of goodies in-flight from Sheba Boutique, including clothing, perfumes for men and women, and spirits, at heavily discounted prices.

How do you check flight status for Ethiopian Airlines?

To check the status of any Ethiopian Airlines flight, log on to the official website of Ethiopian Airlines — https://www.ethiopianairlines.com.

• On the home page, click on the ‘Book’ tab.
• Click on ‘Flight Status’.
• Select the departure date.
• Search by either ‘Flight Route’ or ‘Flight Number.’
• Enter the required information, either the route or the flight number.
• Click on ‘Check Flight Status’. The flight status is displayed.

What should you do in case of flight cancellation?

In case of a canceled flight, Ethiopian Airlines provides compensation to its passengers. Some of these include the following:

• Snacks and telephone calls are offered depending on the waiting time.
• Meals are provided during usual meal times.
• Assistance in transportation is provided to local joining residents.
• Rerouting shall be done for connecting flights and for unaccompanied minors, rerouting will be provided even on flights that are overbooked.

Key routes of Ethiopian Airlines

Addis Ababa to Dubai, Addis Ababa to Johannesburg, Addis Ababa to Guangzhou, Addis Ababa to Nairobi, and Addis Ababa to Beijing are some of the key routes of Ethiopian Airlines.

What are the benefits of booking with Ethiopian Airlines?

Ethiopian Airlines provides a host of services for its passengers, including:

• Arrival Services: All arriving passengers are met by Customer Relation Officers to guide them through the baggage claim and passport control area, or through the transit exit for connecting passengers. The baggage claim area has a small duty-free shop and a phone booth for local mobile lines. The area also has a customer service desk and office that is operational 24/7.
• Booking a Flight: You can easily book a flight online and choose your seat through the seat map provided online for its various carriers. You can also avail the facility of online check-in if you have an electronic ticket.
• Lounges for Relaxation: For Cloud Nine passengers and ShebaMiles Gold and Silver card holders, lounge services are available. Various refreshments, hot and cold snacks, an assortment of reading materials, wireless connection, personal computers, and wall-mounted TV screens are some of the benefits enjoyed in these lounges.
• Passengers with special needs: Ethiopian Airlines has many facilities for differently abled passengers, unaccompanied minors,pregnant ladies, passengers travelling with pets, and services for customers with disabilities, like wheelchair assistance, seat assignments, and many more.