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EthiopiaStar AllianceShebaMilesInternational Airlines Serving the US
Ethiopian Airlines is the largest airline in Africa and the primary way to reach most of the continent from the United States on a single connection. Addis Ababa functions as the main African hub, with US service from Washington Dulles, Newark, Chicago and Atlanta connecting to more than sixty African destinations.
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Basic is non-changeable. Standard and Flex change for a fee or free plus fare difference.
How to change a flight| Fare | Includes | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic | Standard checked allowance on US routes. | No changes, no refund. |
| Economy Flex | Free changes and refundability. | Priced well above Basic. |
| Cloud Nine | Lie-flat seat on 787 and A350, two checked bags, lounge access. | Older 777 aircraft have an angled-flat rather than fully flat seat. |
Boeing 787 and 777 and Airbus A350 widebodies — Africa's largest and most modern long-haul fleet.
US routes generally allow two checked pieces of 23 kg each in Economy — a generous allowance reflecting the visiting-friends-and-relatives traffic these routes carry. Cloud Nine allows two pieces of 32 kg.
It is the most comprehensive African hub, connecting to more than sixty destinations across the continent on a single stop from the US. Build in extra connection time — US-bound flights involve a second gate-side security screening.
We confirm live fares, seat availability and the exact baggage and change rules attached to your fare before you pay — then stay with you through any change, cancellation or claim.