Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the flag carrier of Ethiopia. During the past sixty five plus years, Ethiopian has become one of the continent‟s leading carriers, unrivalled in Africa for efficiency and operational success, turning profits for almost all the years of its existence. Operating at the forefront of technology, the airline has also become one of Ethiopia‟s major industries and a veritable institution in Africa. It commands a lion‟s share of the pan African network including the daily and double daily east-west flight across the continent. Ethiopian currently serves 73 international destinations operating the newest and youngest fleets. Ethiopian Airlines is a Star Alliance member which is a global airline network which was established by five airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, THAI and United on May 14, 1997.
