Ethiopian Airlines, China Southern Sign Codeshare Agreement to Expand Air Connectivity Across Africa and China

Addis Ababa, October 14, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Airlines and China Southern Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement to deepen cooperation on direct air services between China and Ethiopia and expand connectivity across their respective regional markets.

The partnership will enable customers to access the networks of both airlines, facilitating seamless transfers to destinations across Africa and China.

Through the agreement, the two carriers aim to strengthen connections between the two countries while extending travel options for passengers seeking onward connections across the African and Chinese markets.

The partnership marks a further step in cooperation between the airlines, bringing their networks closer together and broadening access to destinations served by both carriers.