Ethiopian Airlines Towering above the beautiful African and continental airspaces is a gem in Africa’s aviation industry, Ethiopian Airlines, with the motto: Bringing Africa Together and Beyond. Known by many as simply Ethiopian, this multi-award-winning, Four Star Airline certification has a string of many firsts for the aviation industry in Africa for 75 plus years. Ethiopian Airlines has a history as rich as the nation whose flag it carries. It was founded by Emperor Haile Selassie in December 1945 and is wholly government owned. Ethiopian is the only airline in Africa that boasts of success and efficiency every single year since inception with an average growth of 25% per annum and has the largest and most modern aviation academy in Africa with the most technologically advanced aircraft for Full Flight Simulators of the aircraft they fly, Ethiopian Aviation Academy – EAA. The flight experience The inflight experience is magnificent to say the least, with the most hospitable cabin crew and impeccable inflight services. From the international cuisines to the comfort of each cabin, one gets the feeling of luxury at pocket friendly prices. An array of menus are available, from the choice of local Injera, a vegan option, and a variety of world cuisines, from Italian to Asian (Indian and Chinese). Their frequent flier program is called Sheba Miles, after the Queen of Sheba. It has 4 tiers: Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum with rewards ranging from priority check-ins to exclusive access to luxurious airport lounges, extra baggage allowances, advance boarding, and various other upgrades. The Cabin Crew The Cabin Crew of Ethiopian is all elegantly dressed ladies in their national airline colors – green or beige suits with white shirts and scarfs. The head of the crew wears a traditional Ethiopian dress – Habesha kemis, which is made of white cotton fabric. The Ethiopian flies an all-female crew consisting of female pilots, aircraft technicians, engineers, flight dispatchers, load controllers and ramp operators - from Addis Ababa to Washington D.C. to celebrate International Women’s Day each year since 2015, and to inspire young African girls. Bole International Airport/Headquarters Ethiopian has its headquarters in Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, a modern 22 million passenger capacity hub recently revamped to meet the highest security standards. The airport offers a unique duty-free shopping experience with both top-notch global from luxury designer brands to tasty food and beverage outlets and local brands. Passenger Flight and Cargo Routes Ethiopian Airlines operates both scheduled domestic and international flights and has the largest cargo network in Africa with a host of partner airlines and codeshare partners serving more than 200 routes from Europe to North America and Asia, with the bulk of their destinations in Africa. And if you would like to visit Ethiopia, you are spoilt for choice with its over 20 domestic destinations including Addis Ababa, Axum, Lalibela, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Humera, and Gobe. Leadership & Career Development Center Operating for well over fifty years, Ethiopian’s academy maintains intensive training standards, turning out world class pilots, mechanics, dispatchers, and the face of its airline, the cabin crew and boasts the largest aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul service in Africa. It’s no surprise that Ethiopian Airlines has won the Skytrax award for best African airline three years in a row. With Ethiopian, you can see the world in both comfort and safety. Boasting one of the best industry safety records, you’ll be in good hands anywhere you roam with Ethiopian Airlines. An old Ethiopian proverb states that sitting is being crippled. So if you’re looking to get up, get out, and see the world, Ethiopian Airlines is an able partner ready to take you there.