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If the reservation includes an infant or a child, one fully collapsible pram stroller, a carrycot or a child car seat can be transported free of charge. may travel with one piece of checked baggage of up to 10 kg free of One adult +infant baggage may be pooled.

CodeAirline NameContinent
2JAIR BURKINAAfrica
3JJUBBA AIRWAYS LIMITEDAfrica
3WMALAWIAN AIRLINESAfrica
ATROYAL AIR MAROCAfrica
AWAFRICA WORLD AIRLINESAfrica
B8ERITREAN AIRLINESAfrica
BPAIR BOTSWANA CORPORATIONAfrica
DTTAAG-LINHAS AEREAS DE ANGOLAAfrica
HFAIR COTE D-IVOIREAfrica
HMAIR SEYCHELLESAfrica
L6MAURITANIAN AIRLINESAfrica
MKAIR MAURITIUSAfrica
MN/BACOMAIR(PTY) LIMITED(MN)Africa
MSEGYPTAIRAfrica
P0PROFLIGHT COMMUTERAfrica
PWPRECISION AIR SERVICE LTDAfrica
SASOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYSAfrica
SWAIR NAMIBIAAfrica
TMLAM-LINHAS AEREAS DE MOCAMBIQUE ™Africa
TUTUNIS AIRAfrica

CodeAirline NameContinent
9BACCESRAILEurope
A3/OAOLYMPIC AIRWAYS & AEGEAN AVIATIONSEurope
AZ/APALITALIA & AIR ONEEurope
BABRITISH AIRWAYS P.L.C.(BA)Europe
DECONDOREurope
FBBULGARIA AIREurope
IGAIR ITALYEurope
JUAIR SERBIAEurope
KKATLASJET AIRLINESEurope
KMAIR MALTA_P.L.CEurope
LGLUX AIREurope
LHDEUTSCHE LUFTHANSAEurope
LOLOT-POLISH AIRLINESEurope
OSAUSTRIANEurope
OUCROTIA AIREurope
PSUKRAINE INTERNATIONAL AIRWAYSEurope
SKSCANDINAVIAN AIRLINES SYSTEM(SAS)Europe
TKTURK HAVA YOLLARI(TURKISH AIRLINES)Europe
TPTAP PORTUGALEurope
UXAIR EUROPA_LINEAS AEREAS.A..Europe
WFWIDEROES FLYVESELSKAPEurope

CodeAirline NameContinent
AAAMERICAN AIRLINESNorth America
ACAIR CANADANorth America
AS/VXALASKA AIRLINES & VIRGIN AMERICANorth America
CMCOPA AIRLINESNorth America
CUCUBANA AIRLINESNorth America
UAUNITED AIRLINESNorth America

CodeAirline NameContinent
3USICHUAN AIRLINESAsia
AINACIL D/B/A AIR INDIAAsia
BGBIMAN BANGLADESH AIRLINESAsia
BIROYAL BRUNEI AIRLINESAsia
BREVA AIRWAYS CORPORATIONAsia
CAAIR CHINA LIMITEDAsia
CICHINA AIRLINESAsia
CXCATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS LTDAsia
CZCHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINESAsia
EKEMIRATESAsia
EYETIHAD AIRWAYSAsia
FMSHANGHAI AIRLINESAsia
FZFLY DUBAIAsia
GAGARUDA INDONESIAAsia
GFGULF AIR COMPANYAsia
HOJUNEYAO AIRLINESAsia
HUHAINAN AIRLINESAsia
HXHONG KONG EXPRESS AIRWAYSAsia
JLJAPAN AIRLINESAsia
KAHONG KONG DRAGON AIRLINESAsia
KEKOREAN AIRAsia
KUKUWAIT AIRWAYS CORPORATIONAsia
LYEL AL ISRAEL AIRLINESAsia
MHMALAYSIAN AIRLINE SYSTEMAsia
MISILKAIRAsia
MUCHINA EASTERN AIRLINESAsia
NHALL NIPPON AIRWAYSAsia
ODMALINDO AIRAsia
OZASIANA AIRLINESAsia
PGBANGKOK AIRWAYSAsia
PKPAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINESAsia
PRPHILIPPINE AIRLINESAsia
QRQATAR AIRWAYS (W.L.L)Asia
RANEPAL AIRLINES CORPORATIONAsia
RJROYAL JORDANIANAsia
SQSINGAPORE AIRLINESAsia
SVSAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINESAsia
TGTHAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL LTDAsia
UKVISTARA/TATA SIA AIRLINESAsia
ULSRILANKAN AIRLINES LIMITEDAsia
VNVIETNAM AIRLINESAsia
WYOMAN AVIATION SERVICESAsia
ZHSHENZEN AIRLINESAsia

CodeAirline NameContinent
3K/JQJETSTAR AIRWAYSOceania
FJAIR PACIFICOceania
NZAIR NEW ZEALANDOceania
QFQANTAS AIRWAYSOceania

CodeAirline NameContinent
ADAZUL LINHAS AEREAS S.ASouth America
ARAEROLINEAS ARGENTINASSouth America
AVAEROVIAS DEL CONTINENTE AMERICANO S.A. AVIANCASouth America
G3GOL LINHAS AEREASSouth America
LALATAM AIRLINESSouth America
OBBOLIVIANA DE AVIACIONSouth America
Traveling with extra baggage? Ethiopian Airlines has you covered. Explore our options for additional baggage allowance and ensure a seamless journey. Click to learn more and pack without limits!
Extra baggage
Traveling with extra baggage? Ethiopian Airlines has you covered. Explore our options for additional baggage allowance and ensure a seamless journey. Click to learn more and pack without limits!
Extra baggage

  1. What are the safety concerns for cabin baggage?

Passengers are not allowed to carry the following items in their hand baggage for passengers’ safety and security reasons. To minimize inconvenience, you are advised to check in or put these items in your checked baggage instead:


Please note that these items will be retrieved at the boarding gate by the local authorities and depending on local rules and regulations, the items may not be returned to you.

  1. What are the rules and charges for travelling with animals?

Ethiopian shall accept only Dog or Cat into the cabin with limited number per compartment (2 in economy class and 1 in business class) with a box measuring dimensions not more than 55x40x20cms and does not exceed 8kgs including transport container, otherwise it should be loaded in belly.

  1. Is baggage transferred when I’m on connecting Ethiopian airlines flights?

Yes, Ethiopian receives connecting passenger’s baggage from other airlines. If luggage of connecting passenger is not submitted by the delivering carrier such connecting passenger should be informed using a slip prepared for this purpose that their luggage is not delivered to Ethiopian and hence not to expect at final destination.

  1. Can I carry firearms, weapons, and ammunition in my baggage?

Ammunition, firearms, sharp knives and/or other security-restricted items belonging to passengers shall not be carried inside cabin and/or flight deck (cockpit), and passengers must declare such items at the time of check-in. All ammunition shall be carried in the aircraft hold as checked baggage only and with approval of concerned Security Authorities.

 1. What is the free baggage allowance for my flight?

If you are traveling in Economy class piece system 2 pieces 23kg each and C-9 3pieces 23kg each or 2 pieces 32kg each.

Note that some weight system depends on the routes where you are traveling.

2. How much weight can I carry for my checked baggage?

It depends on the route and class if you are traveling in Economy class piece system 2 pieces 23kg each and C-9 3pieces 23kg each.

 3. What are the dimensions allowed for my carry-on luggage?

 (55cmx40cmx20cm)

4. Can I bring additional items like a laptop bag or a purse as hand luggage?

 Its possible to have the below Items on addition to carry-on luggage: -

1 Laptop, books, purse, 1iPad/1 phone but the maximum weight should not exceed 3kg.

5.Are there any restrictions on the number of bags I can check-in for free?

Economy class 2bags and business class 2/3bags

  1. What is Ethiopian Airlines' allowed size and weight for carry-on baggage in Economy class?

In Economy class with Ethiopian Airlines, passengers are allowed 1 piece of hand luggage with a maximum weight of 7 kg and a maximum dimensions equal to 23 x 40 x 55 (cm) .

  1. What is the carry-on baggage allowance for Business class passengers with Ethiopian Airlines?

Business class passengers with Ethiopian Airlines are allowed 2 pieces of hand luggage, each weighing a maximum of 7 kg.

  1. Can I bring personal items in addition to my carry-on baggage on Ethiopian Airlines?

Yes, Ethiopian Airlines allows personal accessories in addition to the specified carry-on baggage allowance in both Economy and Business class.

  1. Are there restrictions on the types of items I can bring in my carry-on bag with Ethiopian Airlines?

Ethiopian Airlines, like other airlines, may have restrictions on carrying liquids, gels, and certain hazardous items in carry-on bags. Familiarize yourself with Ethiopian Airlines' specific policies.

  1. Can I bring food on board in my carry-on bag with Ethiopian Airlines?

Generally, you can bring snacks and non-liquid food items in your carry-on bag with Ethiopian Airlines, adhering to their specified policies.

  1. What happens if my carry-on bag exceeds the size or weight limit with Ethiopian Airlines?

If your carry-on bag exceeds the specified size or weight limit with Ethiopian Airlines, you may be subject to additional fees, or you may need to check the bag.

  1. Is there a difference in carry-on allowances for different classes of service with Ethiopian Airlines?

Yes, there is a difference. Business class passengers with Ethiopian Airlines have a higher allowance, with 2 pieces of hand luggage weighing 7 kg each, compared to Economy class.

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