Ethiopian Airlines Shines at SKYTRAX 2025, Wins Four Awards

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading aviation group, has once again been named ‘Best Airline in Africa’ by SKYTRAX at the 2025 World Airline Awards. This marks the 8th consecutive year the airline has earned this coveted title.

The announcement was made during a prestigious ceremony held at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport, where global airlines were recognized for excellence in service, innovation, and customer satisfaction. In addition to the top regional honor, Ethiopian Airlines also secured several other awards, including:

• Best Airline in Africa

• Best Economy Class in Africa

• Best Business Class in Africa

• Best Business Class Onboard Catering in Africa.

These prestigious accolades underscore Ethiopian Airlines’ unwavering commitment to delivering world-class service and its strategic investments in fleet modernization, innovation, and sustainability. They also reflect the airline’s consistent focus on enhancing the customer experience and operational excellence across its expansive network of over 140 international destinations.

Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, expressed pride in the achievement, stating, “We are truly honored to be recognized once again as the Best Airline in Africa by SKYTRAX.

These achievements are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of the entire Ethiopian Airlines family. It also reflects the trust and loyalty of our valued customers across the world. We remain committed to exceeding expectations through world-class service and connectivity that bridges Africa with the rest of the world.”

As Africa’s flag carrier, Ethiopian continues to play a key role in advancing the continent’s air transport industry. With an expanding network, state-of-the-art aircraft, and a focus on sustainability and digital innovation, the airline is setting new benchmarks for global excellence.

Dubbed the "Oscars of the Aviation Industry", The World Airline Awards is a much­anticipated event in the industry. The World Airline Awards was introduced in 1999 to provide a customer satisfaction study. To determine the award winners, travelers across the world vote in the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey.