Optional Service Charges

  1. Baggage Allowance and Excess Baggage Fees (per piece each way)
     

     

    Cloud 9

    Economy Class

    Piece

    2 

    3

    2

    Weight per piece

    32kgs(70Lbs)

    23kgs( 50Lbs)

    23kgs (50Lbs)

    Total Dimension (L*W*H)

    158cms (62 inches)

    158cms (62 inches)

    For flights from Washington D.C., Los Angeles and Newark to Addis Ababa and beyond 

    1. USD160.00 will apply for each additional piece (bag) weighing up to 23 kgs (50Lbs) on the sectors between Addis Ababa to Washington D.C., Los Angeles and Newark or vice versa.                                                               
    2. USD250.00 will apply for each additional piece (bag) weighing up to 23 kgs (50Lbs) on the sector from Washington D.C., Los Angles and Newark to Middle east and Asia.
    3. USD200.00 will apply for each additional piece (bag) weighing up to 23 kgs (50Lbs) on the sector from Washington D.C., Los Angela and Newark to any other destination other than Addis Ababa and Middle east and Asia on Ethiopian Airlines’ route network.
    4. For passengers originating from USA, outside Washington D.C, Los Angeles or Newark the excess baggage rate from origin up to Washington D.C, Los Angeles and Newark is already included on the above rate.
    5. In Economy Class, when the number of pieces is within the free baggage allowance while the weight of the bags is over 23 kgs but less than 32 kgs (51 – 70Lbs) the excess baggage charge will be USD60.00 per each bag.

    Infant, paying 10% of the applicable fare and not occupying seat is entitled to one checked bag (piece) weighing 10 kgs, the sum of the 3 dimensions of which does not exceed 45 inches (115 cms) plus one fully collapsible child’s stroller or pushchair.

    For ShebaMiles Platinum, Gold and Silver members, the following additional allowance shall be provided in addition to the normal allowance stated below:

    Frequent Fliers Class of 
    travel    		 Additional 
    piece allowed    		 Maximum weight 
    of each piece    		 Maximum Dimension 
    of each piece
    ShebaMiles Platinum Cloud Nine/Economy 2 32KG(70 pounds) 158cms(62")
    ShebaMiles Gold Cloud Nine/Economy 1 32KG(70 pounds) 158cms(62")
    ShebaMiles Silver Cloud Nine/Economy 1 23KG(50 Pounds) 158cms(62")
  2. Reservation Fee

    Online on Ethiopianairlines.com - No fee 
    On the phone (Ethiopian call center) - No fee

  3. Unaccompanied Minors 

    1. International

      The following fares shall apply for the transportation of unaccompanied minors on international routes.

      NON CODE SHARE FLIGHT

      Age group  (Year) Applicable 
      Fare      		 Service Fee  Company 
      Escort
      International Route Domestic Route
      5 to end of 11 years Adult fare Mandatory at 
      USD100.00 per 
      One Way      		 Mandatory at 
      ETB200.00 
      One Way      		 Optional
      12 to end of 17 years Adult fare Optional Optional Optional

      Note:For age group 5 to end of 11 years, If escort is requested the applicable charge is Child Fare + One way adult fare for Escort + Service charge.Youth from 12-17 years will pay USD 100.00 one way if special attention is required.

       

      CODE SHARE FLIGHT

      Age group 
      (Year)      		 Applicable Fare Company Escort 
      Requirement      		 Company Escort 
      Fare
      5 to end of 11 years Adult fare + USD 100.00 
      Service fee      		 Mandatory One way adult fare
      12 to end of 17 years Adult fare + USD 100.00 
      Service fee      		 Optional Optional

      Note: Additional applicable charge should be collected for interline carriage for both non code share and code share flights.For optional services & fees on code shared flights with lufthansa click on the link below:

      Lufthansa - Baggage & other fees

    2. Domestic

      Unaccompanied minors between the ages of 5 to end of 11 years will be accepted for transportation on domestic routes with Company escort by paying one way of the adult fare for the company escort and ETB 100 service fee. Unaccompanied minors between the ages of 12 to 18 can travel without escort by filling UM form and paying ETB 200 service fee. (For more information please contact your travel agency or Ethiopian ticket office.)
       
  4. Pet Charges 
     
    Animal Weight/Size Rates
    In cabin Max. 8 kg 100%of the applicable piece rate
    In hold  
    Small Crates (55 x 45 x 40cms) 100%of the applicable piece rate
    Medium Crates (80 x 55 x 55cms) 100%of the applicable piece rate
    Large Crates (100 x 65 x 70cms) 200%of the applicable piece rate
    Ex-Large Crates (125 x 75 x 85cms) 200%of the applicable piece rate

     Exception: For ET codeshare flights the operating carrier rules shall apply.

    Between USA & Africa 1 150USD/PC
    Between USA & Africa 2 150USD/PC
    AFRICA 1 - ADD BJM DAR EBB JIB JRO JUB HGA HRE KGL KRT LUN NBO ZNZ 
    AFRICA 2 - OTHER AFRICAN POINTS NOT MENTIONED IN AFRICA 1

    Service Animals

    Guide dogs for the blind and deaf that passenger depends on are transported free of charge on all Ethiopian flights and may also travel inside the cabin. Please remember to notify Ethiopian of regarding the guide dog ahead of time.

    For optional services & fees on code shared flights with lufthansa click on the link below: 

    Lufthansa - Baggage & other fees

Additional applicable charge should be collected for interline carriage for both non code share and code share flights.

For optional services & fees on code shared flights with lufthansa click on the link below:

Additional applicable charge should be collected for interline carriage for both non code share and code share flights.

For optional services & fees on code shared flights with lufthansa click on the link below:

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