(Posted 17th December 2025)
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest aviation group, inaugurated its new premium
lounge at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Ethiopian unveiled the new facility
today in a ceremony attended by high level government officials, the airline’s Board
Chairman and board members, executive management, stakeholders, and customers.
Covering a ground area of 5500 m2, the world-class facility includes dining and seating
areas, bars, an Ethiopian traditional coffee corner, meeting rooms, a children’s room,
beauty lounge, prayer room, quiet room, smoking room, luggage room, showers, and
more.
Commenting on the opening of the new facility, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines
Group CEO stated, “The opening of this new Premium lounge represents a transformative step
in our mission to elevate every part of the travel experience for our passengers. Combining comfort, convenience, and luxury, the facility is set to take traveling through Addis Ababa Bole
International Airport to the next level. This move further reflects our unwavering commitment to
deliver an end-to-end, world-class hospitality to our customers.”
With a total investment cost of more than USD 16 million and a capacity to accommodate
up to 1,000 passengers at a time, the lounge has become the largest lounge at the airport.
The design of the facility that blended locally inspired elements and modern aesthetics
offers a suitable environment for both business and leisure passengers.
The new lounge is now open for Platinum and Gold members of Ethiopian ShebaMiles
loyalty program, Star Alliance Gold members, as well as eligible frequent flyer program
members of other partner airlines. With this latest facility, Ethiopian Airlines continues
to create world-class airport experiences for its passengers traveling via Addis Ababa
Bole International Airport from across its global network of more than 145 destinations.
