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

●   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.

●       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

 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

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.

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