Free Baggage Allowance
The price of a ticket includes the transportation of a certain amount of baggage in the cargo hold of the aircraft. This allowance differs depending on the booking class and the destination.
General
- These excess baggage rates are only applicable on ET operated flights
-These excess baggage rates shall be applicable per sector
-The excess baggage charge for sporting eqipment can be collected in local currency of the departure station.
-Provided that the below three criterias are fullfilled, any sporting equipment shall be transported for free on Ethiopian flights.
1)The passenger is carrying only 1 checked-in baggage, making the sporting equipment the 2nd PC
2)The weight of the sporting equipment is less than or equal to 32 kgs even if it is the 2nd PC.
3)The dimension of the sporting equipment is less than or equal to 158cms or 62 inches
-For domestic route prior arrangment with station is required
-All other rules and regulations concerning sporting eqiuopmnet shall be governed by Ethiopian baggage handling and excess baggage handling policies and procedures.
| SECTOR |
Economy Class |
Business Class |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| From/To China | 46 KG | 3PC-23KG | |
| From KWI to KRT | 46 KG | 3PC-23KG | |
| From/To DOH/MCT/KWI/BAH | 40 KG | 3PC-23KG | |
| Domestic | 20KG | 30KG | |
| From/To Middle east | 2PC-23KG | 3PC-23KG | |
| From/To America | 2PC-23KG | 3PC-23KG | |
| within Africa Continent | 2PC-23KG | 3PC-23KG | |
| From/To Europe | 2PC-23KG | 3PC-23KG | |
| From/To Asia | 2PC-23KG | 3PC-23KG | |
FAQs
1. What is my checked free baggage allowance in Ethiopian airlines?
Economy: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.) Cloud Nine: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 32 kg (70 lbs.) and a maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.) or 3 pieces 23 kg each. For more detail please click here :
2. What is excess baggage?
Passenger baggage that exceeds the limits of free baggage allowance allowed by Ethiopian airlines and for which extra fee must therefore be paid.
3. Are all the excess baggage rates available for purchase at the airport?
No, only the flat rate per KG is available at the airport. The sporting equipment and animals are to be booked at nearest Ethiopian airlines ticketing office or website prior to your flight. check the terms and condition applied for your excess baggage charges. For other enquiries contact your local offices, Click Here
4. How can I travel with my luggage if its dimension excess 300cm(118inc)?
Any baggage with total dimensions exceeding 300cm (118 inches) cannot be transported as checked baggage and must be sent as cargo or freight
5. Is excess baggage fee refundable?
No, Payment is non-refundable/non-re routable unless the cancelation is involuntary by Ethiopian airlines.
