Ethiopian Airlines charge USD60 for additional baggage of up to 23kgs.Below we provide details of the charges for extra baggage on Ethiopian Airlines
Your check-in free baggage allowance is as follows:
| Cloud 9 | Economy | |
| Piece | 2 | 2 |
| Weight per piece | 32kgs(70Lbs) | 23kgs( 50Lbs) |
| Total Dimension (L*W*H) | 158cms(62 inches) | 158cms(62 inches) |
| Any piece in excess of the specified limit above shall be considered as excess and if the weight of the extra baggage or the free baggage allowance is more than 32 kgs (70 Lbs), Ethiopian Airlines will not accept the baggage for carriage. In addition, items packed in carton boxes, plastic bags, and any other poor packing material are not acceptable for carriage. | ||
Your hand baggage allowance is as follows:
| Cloud 9 | Economy Class | |
| Piece | 2 | 1 |
| Weight per piece | 7 kgs (17 Lbs) | 7 kgs (17 Lbs) |
| Total Dimension (L*W*H) | 115cms (45 inches) | 115cms (45 inches) |
| Between All International Stations and Domestic Ethiopia if through-checked to the Domestic Station additional USD 20.00 (CAD25.00 – CAD125.00) will apply per PC. | ||
For flights from Washington D.C (IAD), Chicago (ORD), Newark(EWR), New York (JFK) and Atlanta (ATL) to Addis Ababa and beyond
- USD225.00 will apply for each additional piece (bag) weighing up to 23 kgs (50Lbs) on the sectors between all destinations to Washington D.C (IAD), Chicago (ORD), Newark (EWR), New York (JFK), Atlanta (ATL) or vice versa.
- USD275.00 will apply for each additional piece (bag) weighing up to 23 kgs (50Lbs) on the sector from Washington D.C (IAD), Chicago (ORD), Newark (EWR), New York (JFK) and Atlanta (ATL) to Asmara.
Optional Service Charges
1. Baggage Allowance and Excess Baggage Fees (per piece each way)
| Business Class (Cloud-9) | Economy Class | ||
| Piece | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Weight per piece | 32kg (70Lb) | 23kg ( 50Lb) | 23kg (50Lb) |
| Total Dimension (L+W+H) | 158cm (62In) | 158cm (62In) | 158cm (62In) |
For flights from Washington D. C., Newark, New York-JFK, Chicago to Addis Ababa and beyond
- USD200.00 will apply for each additional piece (bag) weighing up to 23kg (50Lb) on the sectors between Addis Ababa to Washington D.C., Newark, New York (JFK) and Chicago or vice versa.
- USD250.00 will apply for each additional piece (bag) weighing up to 23kg (50Lb) on the sector from Washington D.C., Newark, New York (JFK) and Chicago to Middle East and Asia.
- USD200.00 will apply for each additional piece (bag) weighing up to 23kg (50Lb) on the sector from Washington D.C., Newark, New York (JFK) and Chicago to any other destination other than Addis Ababa and Middle East and Asia on Ethiopian Airlines’ route network.
- For passengers originating from USA, outside Washington D.C, Newark, New York (JFK) and Chicago, please contact the first carrier for excess baggage information.
- In Economy Class, when the number of pieces is within the free baggage allowance while the weight of the bags is over 23kg but less than 32kg (51 – 70Lb) the excess baggage charge will be USD60.00 per each bag.
Infant, paying 10% of the applicable fare and not occupying seat is entitled to one checked bag (piece) weighing 10kg, the sum of the 3 dimensions of which does not exceed 45 inches (115cm) plus one fully collapsible child’s stroller or pushchair.
For ShebaMiles Platinum, Gold, Silver, Blue and Star Gold members, the following additional allowance shall be provided in addition to the normal allowance.
2. Reservation Fee
Online on www.ethiopianairlines.com – Free of Charge
On the phone (Ethiopian call center) – Free of Charge
3. Unaccompanied Minors
1. International
The following fares shall apply for the transportation of unaccompanied minors on international routes.
NON CODE SHARE FLIGHT
| 5 to end of 11 years | Adult fare | USD100.00 One Way | ETB200.00 One Way | Optional |
| 12 to end of 17 years | Adult fare | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Note: For age group 5 to end of 11 years, If escort is requested the applicable charge is Child Fare + One way adult fare for Escort + Service charge.Youth from 12-17 years will pay USD 100.00 one way if special attention is required.
CODE SHARE FLIGHT
| Age group (Year) | Applicable Fare | Company Escort Requirement | Company Escort Fare |
| 5 to end of 11 years | Adult fare + USD 100.00 Service fee | Mandatory | One way adult fare |
| 12 to end of 17 years | Adult fare + USD 100.00 Service fee | Optional | Optional |
2. Domestic
Unaccompanied minors between the ages of 5 to end of 11 years will be accepted for transportation on domestic routes with Company escort by paying one way of the adult fare for the company escort and ETB 100 service fee. Unaccompanied minors between the ages of 12 to 18 can travel without escort by filling UM form and paying ETB 200 service fee. (For more information please contact your travel agency or Ethiopian ticket office.)
4. Pet Charges
| Revised Pet Charges Effective for Sales and Travel-15 July 2018 U.F.N | |
| For PET transported in Cabin with weight not more than 8kg including the cage | 120 EUR/110GBP/150 USD per direction ( for one way) |
| For PET transported in hold (pets that are more than 8kg) | 250% of the applicable excess baggage rate (PC or KG rate) |
| Exception: For ET codeshare flights the operating carrier rules shall apply. From Germany the previous rate shall apply. | |
| Note: This charge is applicable for sales and travel effective 15 July 2018 until further notice. *Rules and conditions apply. | |
Service Animals
Guide dogs for the blind and deaf that passenger depends on are transported free of charge on all Ethiopian flights and may also travel inside the cabin. Please remember to notify Ethiopian of regarding the guide dog ahead of time.
Additional applicable charge should be collected for interline carriage for both non code share and code share flights.
