Ethiopian Airlines has received the ‘Best Airline in Africa‘ title from the 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Awards.
This recognition, the carrier says, reflects the confidence and loyalty of passengers who continue to choose the airline across its global network.
The APEX Passenger Choice Awards are based on independently verified customer feedback, with results shaped entirely by real passenger experiences.
“Receiving this recognition from our passengers makes it truly special,” Mesfin Tasew, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, said. “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,” Group CEO Mesfin added.
The carrier has been repeatedly recognized as the Best Airline in Africa.
According to APEX Group CEO Joe Leadern, “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,” the CEO said.
“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,” Leadern added.
Looking ahead, Ethiopian Airlines seeks to focus on strengthening its role as a leader in African aviation while growing its presence on the international stage with continued investments in modern aircraft and service improvements across its expanding global network.
Currently, the airline flies to more than 160 domestic and international passenger, and cargo destinations across five continents, operating over 170 modern aircraft with an average fleet age of seven years. It also has about 60 aircrafts on order.
