Ethiopian Airlines has received Best Airline in Africa 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, a recognition that reflects the confidence and loyalty of passengers who continue to choose the airline across its global network.

The award highlights Ethiopian Airlines’ steady focus on delivering a smooth, comfortable, and dependable travel experience, from the moment passengers book their flights to the time they reach their destinations, Ethiopian said in a press release.

Consistently strong service, onboard comfort, and operational reliability have all played a role in meeting the changing expectations of today’s travelers.

The APEX Passenger Choice Awards are based on independently verified customer feedback, with results shaped entirely by real passenger experiences. This makes the recognition a genuine vote of confidence from travelers themselves. Ethiopian Airlines’ repeated recognition by APEX reflects its long‑term commitment to service quality and operational excellence.

Mesfin Tasew, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, said: “Receiving this recognition from our passengers makes it truly special. It reflects the dedication and teamwork of our staff across the entire network. Being named Best Airline in Africa motivates us to keep raising our standards and delivering an experience our customers can trust and enjoy.”

APEX Group CEO Joe Leader on his part said: “Ethiopian Airlines earning the 2026 APEX Best Airline in Africa award reflects the voice of verified passengers at scale. With more than one million verified flight ratings collected through TripIt across more than 600 airlines worldwide, APEX recognizes airlines through the most transparent awards methodology in the industry.

“Ethiopian Airlines continues to demonstrate leadership in African aviation through passenger experience excellence, operational commitment, and a standard of service that resonates with travelers across the continent and beyond.”

Looking ahead, Ethiopian Airlines remains focused on the future, with continued investments in modern aircraft, digital innovation, and service improvements across its expanding global network. Guided by a strong vision and a people‑centered approach, the airline continues to strengthen its role as a leader in African aviation while growing its presence on the international stage.

Ethiopian currently operates flights to more than 160 domestic and international passenger, and cargo destinations across five continents, bridging the gaps between Africa and the world.

Emphasizing passenger comfort and environmental sustainability, Ethiopian utilizes ultra-modern aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900, A350-1000 and De Havilland Q400.

Ethiopian, the Star Alliance member airline, champions in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for eight consecutive years, APEX ‘Best Overall in Africa’ award and ‘Leadership in Connecting Africa through Transport’ Award among others.

Ethiopian aims to further excel in its success through a strategic plan dubbed ‘Vision 2035’ and become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world.

Embracing a Pan-African spirit, Ethiopian is pursuing multi-hub strategy through hubs in Lomé, Togo with ASKY, in Lilongwe, Malawi with Malawi Airlines, in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways, and in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with Air Congo.