Ethiopian Airlines expands connectivity and digital booking capabilities

Ethiopian Airlines has entered into two strategic agreements to expand its market reach and digital capabilities. The airline has signed a codeshare agreement with China Southern Airlines to enhance connectivity between China and Africa. This partnership aims to facilitate easier connections across both networks, addressing a market where only 17.9% of the 2.93 million round-trip passengers between China and Africa flew nonstop in 2025.

Additionally, Ethiopian Airlines has partnered with AirGateway to integrate its content through New Distribution Capability (NDC). This digital transformation allows travel agencies, corporate travel managers, and ticket consolidators to more efficiently find, book, and manage flights through a single process. The move is intended to strengthen the airline’s international market presence and improve the visibility of its services to global sellers.