Ethiopian Airlines (EAL) is the flag carrier of Ethiopia, fully owned by the government.
- Founded: 21 December 1945, operations began 8 April 1946
- Hub: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- International Expansion: Started in 1951
Cabin Classes & Baggage
Cabin Baggage:
- Business Class: 2 pieces per passenger, each ≤7 kg, max dimensions 23 × 40 × 55 cm
- Economy Class: 1 piece per passenger, same weight and size limit
- Additional items allowed: handbag, laptop, overcoat, reading materials, infant basket, food
Checked Baggage:
- Domestic Flights:
- Cloud 9: 1 piece, max 30 kg
- Economy: 1 piece, max 20 kg
- Max dimension: 158 cm (sum of L+W+H)
- International Flights:
- Cloud 9: 3 pieces of 23 kg (most routes), or 2 pieces of 32 kg (Middle East and some stations)
- Economy: 1–2 pieces, each ≤23–40 kg depending on route
- Max dimension: 158 cm
Check-in Facilities
- Web Check-in: Available 36 hours to 2 hours before departure; allows seat selection and boarding pass printing
- Mobile Check-in: Boarding pass sent to registered email; uses ticket number and surname for processing
- Kiosk Check-in: Self-service kiosks at airports for boarding pass printing; reduces congestion during peak times
