Ethiopian Airlines has received the 2026 APEX Best Airline in Africa Award, a recognition that reflects the confidence and loyalty of passengers who continue to choose the airline across its global network.

The award highlights Ethiopian Airlines’ steady focus on delivering a smooth, comfortable, and dependable travel experience, from the moment passengers book their flights to the time they reach their destinations. Consistently strong service, onboard comfort, and operational reliability have all played a role in meeting the changing expectations of today’s travelers.

Ethiopian Airlines and Visa Strengthen Collaboration to Expand Co‑Branded Card Offerings

The agreement will support seamless travel payments and enhanced customer experiences. Addis Ababa, 29 April 2026 — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and Visa, a global leader in digital payments, announce an agreement to support the rollout and growth of Visa co‑branded payment products.   

Star Alliance today unveiled its lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), located in the newly opened Terminal 3. The opening builds on the success of the Alliance’s first lounge in Asia in 2024, also in Guangzhou, and reflects the continued evolution of its presence in one of the region’s growing international gateways.Read more...

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, is proud to announce that it has been recognized with three accolades at the PAX Readership Awards 2026, in Hamburg Germany.

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Ethiopian Airlines marks 80 years of service today, 08 April 2026. Commemorating the historic milestone, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew officially announced the beginning of the airline’s 80^th year service anniversary celebrations at a press conference held at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel.

Ethiopian Airlines Group (EAG) is pleased to announce the conclusion of the prequalification stage for the EPC-F procurement of the four main works packages for the Bishoftu International Airport Project.

Star Alliance officially welcomed ITA Airways as its newest member, marking the completion of the Italian carrier’s integration into the world’s largest airline alliance.

Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline group and Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme today announced a strategic partnership that gives travellers more opportunities to earn and redeem points and miles across both hotel stays and flights.

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has signed lease agreements with AerCap Holdings N.V. for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters.

Strengthening seamless multi-airline connections at one of Star Alliance’s busiest transfer hubs in North America.

To reinforce its commitment to delivering effortlessly connected multi-airline journeys across its global network, Star Alliance today opened a new Star Connection Centre (SCC) at LAX — its ninth centre worldwide.

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, is proud to announce that it will resume its direct passenger service between Addis Ababa and Atlanta starting May 21, 2026, after a temporary interruption of the route since February 2026. The resumption further restores a key connection between Africa and the United States for business and leisure travelers.

Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the largest air cargo operator in Africa is pleased to announce that it will join Freightos cargo booking platform, the leading booking and payment platform for the international freight industry by the end of the month.  The integration includes digital rates, quoting and eBooking, WebCargo Pay for fast digital payments, and interlining capabilities platform.  

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, marked International Women’s Day with all women functioned flights to eight destinations, highlighting the airline’s 8 decades in service. Ethiopian celebrated the occasion and announced the launch of the flights at a grand event held on the evening of 07 March 2026 at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, attended by government officials, the airline’s executives, women leaders, and women employees representing Ethiopian Airlines’ workforce and partner organizations.

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, is delighted to announce its plan to inaugurate three new domestic airports and launch passenger flights to the destinations by mid-April 2026. The new airports are located in Negele Borena, Gore Metu, and Debre Markos.  

Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s leading carrier, has confirmed purchase of nine Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with deliveries planned between 2031 and 2033. The addition of the aircraft aims at expanding the airline’s route network and enhance its international connectivity, providing more flexible flight options for passengers.Read more...

Ethiopian Aviation University, the largest aviation center of excellence in Africa, graduates 457 aviation professionals from 12 countries. The graduates were trainees of the university’s Pilot Training, Aircraft Maintenance Training, and Cabin Crew Training schools. Marking the trainees’ achievement, the university held a vibrant graduation ceremony at its facility today, 17 January 2026.  

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline in Africa, is pleased to announce the official construction commencement of Bishoftu International Airport.  Construction has begun today, January 10, 2026, following an official groundbreaking ceremony. The historic event was graced by His Excellency Dr. Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, ministers, high level government officials, industry leaders, stakeholders, and Ethiopian Airlines executives.

Ethiopian Airlines, the leading airline in Africa and one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world, is proud to announce its plan to launch a new thrice-weekly passenger service to Lyon, France, via Geneva, Switzerland, starting from 02 July 2026. With the addition of Lyon, Ethiopian Airlines will expand its network in France to three destinations, alongside Paris and Marseille, further strengthening its presence in the country and across Europe, while enhancing connectivity to and from the region through providing seamless connections to its customers.Read more...

Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s leading airline, signed a strategic agreement with Nucore Technologies, a company that specialized in providing software solutions for advanced back-office automation, integration, reporting and analytics capabilities to travel agencies, OTAs, aggregators, and corporate customers.