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Optional Service Charges

Explore all optional charges that may apply to your journey with Ethiopian Airlines. Whether you're checking extra bags or traveling with a pet, everything you need is here.


 Business Class (Cloud-9) Economy Class
Piece 3 2
Weight per piece 23kg ( 50Lb) 23kg (50Lb)
Total Dimension (L+W+H) 158cm (62In) 158cm (62In)

●   For flights from Washington D.C., Newark, New York (JFK), Chicago to Addis Ababa and beyond:
 USD 225.00 will apply for each additional piece (bag) weighing up to 23 kgs (50 lbs)
 on the sectors between all destinations to Washington D.C., Chicago, Newark, New York (JFK) or vice versa.

●  For flights from Washington D.C., Chicago, Newark, and New York (JFK) to Asmara:
 USD 275.00 will apply for each additional piece (bag) weighing up to 23 kgs (50 lbs)

●  Dimension Limit: Each additional bag must not exceed 158 cm (62 in) in total dimensions.

●  For passengers originating from the USA, outside Washington D.C., Chicago, Newark, and New York (JFK):
 Please contact the first carrier for excess baggage information.

●       In Economy Class, if a bag is within the allowed number of pieces but weighs more than 23 kgs and less than 32 kgs (51–70 lbs), the excess baggage charge will be USD 100.00 per bag.

●       Infant passengers paying 10% of the applicable fare and not occupying a seat are entitled to:

           ○       One checked bag (piece)

           ○       One fully collapsible child’s stroller or pushchair

●       Sheba Miles Platinum, Gold, Silver, Blue and Star Gold members receive additional allowance in addition to the normal baggage allowance.

 Business Class (Cloud-9) Economy
 Piece Mkt Weight Mkt Piece Mkt Weight Mkt
Platinum
 
2Pcs  23kg        Or 1Pc 32kg
 
32kg (70Lbs) 2Pcs 23kg 32kg (70Lbs)
Gold
 
1Pc 32kg
 
20kg (45Lbs)
 
1Pc 32kg
 
20kg (45Lbs)
 
Silver
 
1Pc 23kg
 
15kg (34Lbs) 1Pc 23kg 15kg (34Lbs)
Blue
 
5kg
 
5kg (11Lbs) 5kg (11Lbs)
 
5kg (11Lbs)
Star Gold
 
1Pc 32kg
 
 1 Pc 23Kg  

●       Online booking via www.ethiopianairlines.com – Free of Charge

●       Phone bookings via Ethiopian Call Center – Free of Charge

 

 


The following fare shall apply for the transportation of unaccompanied minors on International and domestic routes with company escort.

NON-CODE SHARE FLIGHT

Age group(year) Applicable Fare Zone Location To/From ADD Amount in USD per sector Company Esco
International Route Domestic route
5 to end of 11 years Adult Fare 1 Africa 100 Optional Optional
5 to end of 11 years Adult Fare 2 Middle East 100 Optional Optional
5 to end of 11 years Adult Fare 3 Europe 125 Optional Optional
5 to end of 11 years Adult Fare 4 Asia 150 Optional Optional
5 to end of 11 years Adult Fare 5 North & Latin America 175 Optional Optional
12 to end of 17 Years Adult Fare   optional Optional Optional
Domestic sector 500 Birr per sector
Remark: Locations are per Conventional or Natural Geography & not per IATA Geography

 Notes:

●       For age group 5 to 11, if an escort is requested: Adult fare + service charges

●       For age group 12 to 17, if escort is requested: Adult fare + service charges

Example 1:
 If a passenger is traveling from Lagos to Chicago, the UMNR charge is
 USD 100 (LOS–ADD) + USD 175 (ADD–IAD) = Total USD 275

Example 2:
 If the UM is traveling from CPT to CAI, the UMNR charge is
 USD 100 (CPT–ADD) + USD 100 (ADD–CAI) = Total USD 200

CODE SHARE FLIGHT

Age group (year)Applicable FareZone Location to/from ADDAmount in USD per sectorCompany Escort RequirementCompany Escort Fare
5 to end of 11 years Adult Fare 1 Africa 100 Mandatory One-way adult fare
5 to end of 11 years Adult Fare 2 Middle East 100 Mandatory One-way adult fare
5 to end of 11 years Adult Fare 3 Europe 125 Mandatory One-way adult fare
5 to end of 11 years Adult Fare 4 Asia 150 Mandatory One-way adult fare
5 to end of 11 years Adult Fare 5 North & Latin America 175 Mandatory One-way adult fare
12 to end of 17 Years Adult Fare  Optional Optional Optional Optional
Domestic sector 500 Birr per sector
Remark: Locations are per Conventional or Natural Geography & not per IATA Geography

Notes:

●       For age group 5 to 11, escort is mandatory. Charge = Adult fare + service charges

●       For age group 12 to 17, escort is optional, and charges apply as above

Example 1:
 From Lagos to Chicago:
 USD 100 (LOS–ADD) + USD 175 (ADD–IAD) = Total USD 275

Example 2:
 From CPT to CAI:
 USD 100 (CPT–ADD) + USD 100 (ADD–CAI) = Total USD 200

●       Additional charges apply for interline carriage on both code-share and non-code-share flights.

●       For Lufthansa code-shared flights, refer to:
 Lufthansa – Baggage & Other Fees

Domestic Unaccompanied Minor Service

●       Children aged 5 to 11 years can travel on domestic routes with a mandatory company escort, subject to a one-way adult fare for the escort plus a service fee of ETB 100.

●       Minors aged 12 to 18 years may travel without an escort by completing a UM form and paying a service fee of ETB 200.

For further assistance, please contact your travel agency or visit the nearest Ethiopian Airlines ticket office.

Pet charges vary according to weight, size, and route. Please refer to the table below for detailed fees.

RouteRevised Pet Charges Effective for Sales and Travel 20JUN25  U.F.N
From ADD to US pointsFor PET transported in Cabin upto 8Kg including the cage USD 300
From ADD to US pointsFor PET transported in Hold upto 8Kg including the cage USD 500
between any ET international online pointsFor PET transported in Cabin with weight  upto 8Kg including the cage 120 EUR/110GBP/150 USD per direction( for one way)
between any ET international online pointsFor PET transported in hold ( pets that are more than 8KG up to 32kg including the cage ) 370 USD per direction( for one way)
between any ET international online pointsFor PET transported in hold ( pets that are more than 32KG up to 45kg including the cage ) 500 USD per direction( for one way)
between any ET Domestic e pointsFor PET transported in Cabin with weight  upto 8Kg including the cage 100 USD per direction( for one way)
between any ET Domestic e pointsFor PET transported in hold ( pets that are more than 8KG up to 32kg including the cage )  500% of the excess baggage rate  provided   (GSM Sec04.04 7.6) is fulfilled 
General rules and applicationException: For ET codeshare flights, the operating carrier rules shall apply.
For any Kg, use the standard size                  
PET that is more than 45 KG, including the cage, shall be transported as cargo per cargo procedure
PET/AVIH is charged the above payment only regardless of whether it is within free baggage allowance or not

Service Animal

Guide dogs assisting passengers with visual or hearing disabilities are transported free of charge on all Ethiopian flights and may travel in the cabin with advance notice.

Note: Additional charges may apply for interline travel on both codeshare and non-codeshare flights