Ethiopian Airlines Wins ‘Connectivity Award’ at 2026 Aviation & Tourism Ceremony

Addis Ababa, July 3, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Airlines has been honored with the prestigious ‘Connectivity Award’ at the 2026 Aviation & Tourism Award Ceremony hosted by Air Transport News.

The recognition celebrates the airline’s outstanding network expansion, seamless global and regional connectivity, and strategically developed joint ventures across the African continent, further solidifying its position as a key driver of continental aviation integration.

This latest accolade adds to a growing list of recent international achievements for Africa’s leading carrier.

Ethiopian Airlines was also crowned Best Airline in Africa at the 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, a distinction based entirely on independently verified customer feedback. The award highlights the airline’s continued commitment to enhancing cabin comfort, improving onboard services, and maintaining strong operational reliability across its expanding global network.

In addition, the airline recorded a notable triple victory at the 2026 PAX Readership Awards held in Hamburg, Germany, securing top honors for Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier in Africa, Best Overall Passenger Experience in Africa, and Best Children’s Amenity Kit.

These recognitions reflect the airline’s sustained effort to combine Ethiopia’s renowned hospitality with global aviation standards in order to elevate the overall passenger experience.

Ethiopian Airlines also continues to maintain its long-standing reputation as the Best Airline in Africa under the Skytrax World Airline Awards, alongside an APEX Four-Star Global Airline rating.

Guided by its Vision 2035 strategy, the carrier is steadily expanding its modern fleet and infrastructure while advancing its multi-hub approach through strategic partnerships in Lomé, Lilongwe, Lusaka, and Kinshasa.