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Ethiopian Airlines provides several business‑class options depending on the aircraft you fly.
Business Class Seat Types Across the Fleet
- Ethiopian operates five distinct business‑class seat designs on its Airbus A350, Boeing 777, and Boeing 787 families, with a sixth product slated to arrive soon.
- The airline’s fleet includes both fully flat‑bed seats and angled seats, leading to an inconsistent experience for passengers.
Airbus A350 Business Class
- The A350‑900 features a staggered 1‑2‑1 layout with Safran Optima seats, offering a 17.3″ high‑definition monitor, USB‑A and USB‑C power outlets, and Bluetooth audio pairing.
- Free Wi‑Fi is advertised for the A350 business class, marking a new development for the carrier.
- While the seats are not cutting‑edge, the A350 business class is considered comfortable and provides the best connectivity in Africa.
Boeing 777 Business Class
- Ethiopian’s fleet of ten Boeing 777s (six 777‑200LRs and four 777‑300ERs) all feature fully flat Zodiac Aura Lite seats in a 2‑3‑2 configuration.
- These 777 cabins also include Wi‑Fi, making them the most consistent business‑class product in the airline’s lineup.
- The 777 seats are the only business‑class seats in Ethiopian’s fleet that have middle seats.
Boeing 787 Business Class
- Over half of the airline’s 787‑8s are equipped with angled seats, which do not provide a fully flat bed and are used on some of the longest routes, including 18‑hour flights to the United States.
- The 787‑9 business class uses a 2‑2‑2 configuration with well‑padded seats, though the cabin is somewhat narrow and Wi‑Fi was reported as non‑functional on at least one flight.
- The 787‑8 fleet’s mixed‑bag of seat types means travelers should verify the specific aircraft before booking, especially for ultra‑long haul journeys.
Boeing 737‑800 Business Class (Domestic)
- On the 737‑800, Ethiopian offers a small business‑class cabin of 16 seats in a 2‑2 layout, featuring Rockwell Collins recliners with a generous 42‑inch seat pitch.
- This narrow‑body business class provides pillows, blankets, and individual air vents, delivering a comfortable short‑haul experience despite the aircraft’s domestic focus.
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