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Ethiopian Airlines (ET)

African flag carrier based in Ethiopia, and is a member of Star Alliance.

IATA CodeET
ICAO CodeETH
CallsignETHIOPIAN
CountryEthiopia
CategoryAfrican flag carrier
Airline AllianceStar Alliance

How ET Appears in a GDS PNR

When you see a segment line like this in a PNR, the airline code identifies Ethiopian Airlines:

2  ET 587 Y 15JUL 2*JFKLHR HK1  800A  2000P

The two-letter code ET at the start of the segment line is Ethiopian Airlines's IATA code — every flight segment operated by Ethiopian Airlines in a GDS PNR (Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan) begins with this code, followed by the flight number.

About Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines is a african flag carrier, based in Ethiopia, and is a member of Star Alliance. Its ICAO code, ETH, is used for air traffic control and flight planning, while its radio callsign is “ETHIOPIAN”.

Booking Classes

Like most airlines, Ethiopian Airlines's fare classes follow the standard GDS booking-class letter system. See our complete booking class guide for what each letter (F, J, Y, and so on) typically means.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ethiopian Airlines's IATA code?

Ethiopian Airlines's IATA code is ET. This two-letter code appears at the start of every flight segment operated by Ethiopian Airlines in a GDS PNR.

What is Ethiopian Airlines's ICAO code?

Ethiopian Airlines's ICAO code is ETH. The ICAO code is a separate, usually three-letter identifier used mainly in air traffic control and flight planning, distinct from the IATA code travel agents see in a PNR.

How do I convert a Ethiopian Airlines PNR to an itinerary?

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What alliance is Ethiopian Airlines part of?

Ethiopian Airlines is a member of Star Alliance.

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