In the Spotlight

Ethiopian Airlines

Africa’s largest and fastest-growing carrier, Ethiopian Airlines has built a strong reputation for reliability, innovation, and seamless connectivity. A Star Alliance member, the airline connects U.S. travelers through its Addis Ababa hub to 130+ destinations worldwide, including the most extensive network across Africa. 

Established in:

1945

Main Hub:

Addis Ababa – Bole International Airport (ADD) 

Destinations:

Over 130 international destinations across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. Within Africa, Ethiopian serves both major business hubs — such as Nairobi, Johannesburg, Lagos, Accra, Dar es Salaam, and Addis Ababa — and emerging leisure hotspots including Zanzibar, Seychelles, Victoria Falls, Kilimanjaro, and Maputo. 

Why book Ethiopian

  • Africa’s most comprehensive network, offering smooth one-stop connections from the U.S. into multiple African countries
  • Member of Star Alliance, enabling through-ticketing, mileage accrual, and global connectivity
  • Modern fleet with Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Airbus A350s, ensuring efficiency and passenger comfort

 

Pro Tip for Agents

Use Ethiopian Airlines’ wide African network to create multi-country itineraries. Combine U.S. departures with Addis Ababa connections to business hubs like Nairobi, Lagos, and Johannesburg, or design leisure escapes to destinations such as Zanzibar, Victoria Falls, and Seychelles — all within one booking flow. 

Genie’s Scroll | Travel Agent Newsletter

Issue: September, 2025