Ethiopian Airlines Honored as the 2026 Four Star Global Airline by APEX

Addis Ababa, 12 September 2025

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa and one of the fastest-growing global airline brands, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the 2026 Four Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX).

The award was presented at the prestigious APEX/IFSA Global EXPO held in Long Beach, California, following a rigorous passenger-driven review process. APEX certified nearly one million flights across close to 600 airlines worldwide to determine the 2026 Star Ratings, making this recognition a direct reflection of passenger feedback and satisfaction.

Commenting on the award, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines said, “This recognition is another testament to the hard work, professionalism, and dedication of our entire team across all areas of the airline. We are deeply honored that our passengers, whose trust we value above all, have rated us among the world’s best. It inspires us to continue raising the bar in customer experience, innovation, and operational excellence.”

Ethiopian Airlines continues to invest in its customer experience journey through digital transformation, next-generation cabin products, and global partnerships that enhance inflight entertainment, connectivity, and comfort. With this award, Ethiopian reaffirms its position as Africa’s leading player in the global aviation industry.

APEX’s Four-Star Global Airline rating places Ethiopian Airlines among a select group of international carriers recognized for excellence in service, innovation, and passenger experience.

About Ethiopian

Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is a true African success story, transforming a visionary dream into a globally renowned reality for nearly eight decades. Operating flights to more than 160 domestic and international passenger, and cargo destinations across five continents, Ethiopian bridges the gaps between Africa and the world. Emphasizing passenger comfort and environmental sustainability, Ethiopian utilizes ultra-modern aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900, A350-1000 and De Havilland Q400.

Ethiopian, the Star Alliance member airline, champions in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for eight consecutive years, APEX ‘Best Overall in Africa’ award and ‘Leadership in Connecting Africa through Transport’ Award among others. Ethiopian aims to further excel in its success through a strategic plan dubbed ‘Vision 2035’ and become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world. Embracing a Pan-African spirit, Ethiopian is pursuing multi-hub strategy through hubs in Lomé, Togo with ASKY, in Lilongwe, Malawi with Malawi Airlines, in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways, and in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with Air Congo.

For more information, visit our website at  www.ethiopianairlines.com  email us at CorporateCommunication@ethiopianairlines.com , or call us at (251-11)517-8913/8165/8907.