Ethiopian Airlines won in the category “The Best Airline in Africa” at the SKYTRAX 2023 World Airline Awards, held in France's capital during the Paris Airshow. The CEO also thanked the staff of the airline, who, as he said, strive round the clocks to keep the engines of the company's success run going.
Ethiopian's fleet category consists of ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900 and Bombardier Dash 8-400 double cabin with an average fleet age of seven years. In fact, Ethiopian is the first airline in Africa to own and operate most of these aircraft.
These accolades solidify Ethiopian Airlines' position as Africa's leading airline, continually setting the standard for quality, service, and innovation. Despite a slight drop in its global ranking from 26th in 2022 to 35th in 2023, Ethiopian Airlines remains a beacon of excellence within the African aviation industry.
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce that it has been honored as the 'Best Airline in Africa' for the third consecutive year at the Skytrax 2019 World Airlines Awards held in Paris on 18 June, 2019.
As aviation technology leader, Ethiopian was a pioneer in ushering in new aviation technology into Africa including the first jet airplane as well as the first B767, B777-200LR, B787 Dreamliner, and787-9 in the continent. Ethiopian also led the way in operating Africa's first Airbus A350 XWB.
Ethiopian Airlines joined Star Alliance Network, an international airline network giving it access to more routes with partner airlines, in 2011. It is the largest airline in Africa and one of the few airlines turning a profit in the continent.
The profound success of Ethiopian Airlines is based on the fact that the Ethiopian government has provided deep protection to its own airline. For a foreign airline, it is extremely difficult to get landing rights in Addis Ababa.
Kenya Airways has the most expensive tickets among airlines operating in Africa, charging more on average than carriers such as Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways and Air France.
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