Ethiopian Airlines·Star Alliance
How to Change a Ethiopian Flight — Fees & Rules
How to Change a Ethiopian Flight — Fees & Rules — Summary
Change a Ethiopian booking: change fees, fare difference rules, same-day change and standby, the 24-hour rule, and what happens if you no-show.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Change fees: Basic is non-changeable.
- Same-day changes and standby: Limited by route frequency..
- The 24-hour rule: DOT 24-hour rule applies to tickets sold in the US..
- If you miss the flight: No-show forfeits restricted fare value and cancels onward segments..
Change fees
Basic is non-changeable. Standard and Flex change for a fee or free plus fare difference.
Same-day changes and standby
Limited by route frequency.
The 24-hour rule
DOT 24-hour rule applies to tickets sold in the US.
If you miss the flight
No-show forfeits restricted fare value and cancels onward segments.
Which fare you bought matters
Economy Basic — No changes, no refund. Economy Flex — Priced well above Basic. Cloud Nine — Older 777 aircraft have an angled-flat rather than fully flat seat.
Fastest way to make the change
ethiopianairlines.com and the app handle changes, seats and bags.
Ethiopian changing your flight — common questions
Does Ethiopian charge a change fee?
Basic is non-changeable. Standard and Flex change for a fee or free plus fare difference.
Can I cancel a Ethiopian flight within 24 hours?
DOT 24-hour rule applies to tickets sold in the US.
What happens if I miss my Ethiopian flight?
No-show forfeits restricted fare value and cancels onward segments.
More Ethiopian help
Booking Ethiopian? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.