ET· ETH· ETHIOPIAN· Addis Ababa· Flying since 1945· Africa· Official site
Ethiopian Airlines, formerly Ethiopian Air Lines (EAL), is the flag carrier of Ethiopia, and is wholly owned by the country's government. EAL was founded on 21 December 1945 and commenced operations on 8 April 1946, expanding to international flights in 1951. The firm became a share company in 1965 and changed its name from Ethiopian Air Lines to Ethiopian Airlines.
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Senior Cabin Crew · ADD · Mar 2026
Pay lands on time and the per diems are accurate, which is more than I can say for my last airline. What wears you down is the standby pattern and how late the changes come through. [demo]
Pros
Modern fleet, well maintained.
Cons
Commuting policy is far stricter than it reads.
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Cabin Manager · ADD · Mar 2026
Pay lands on time and the per diems are accurate, which is more than I can say for my last airline. What wears you down is the standby pattern and how late the changes come through. [demo]
Pros
Pay arrives on time, every month.
Cons
Days off are theoretical.
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