The service is available for a fee or by redemption of ShebaMiles. A350 aircraft currently make up 12 of Ethiopian’s operating fleet of 116 aircraft, and the carrier plans to expand Wi-Fi to the other long-haul aircraft in its fleet. Ethiopian Airways wifi

“The launch of the onboard wi-fi internet is part of our relentless efforts to further add to passengers’ comfort keeping pace with the technology of the day. As a customer-centric airline, we will remain focused on continuous service excellence, taking advantage of emerging technologies and infrastructure.”

The new WiFi service will be available for customers to purchase at Ethiopian Airlines Sales Outlets, as well as at boarding gates, in-flight and using ShebaMiles.

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The Airbus A350 is the flagship of Ethiopian Airlines’ fleet. With 12 currently in service, the new WiFi service will only be available to a small number of Ethiopian Airlines passengers for now.

But Ethiopian Airlines is a carrier on the up, and its plans to roll out the new WiFi service to other aircraft in the fleet is promising news for its long-haul passengers.

Unfortunately, Ethiopian Airlines hasn’t yet revealed the pricing of their new wifi service or the timeline with which they plan to offer wifi on more of their planes.