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Ethiopian Airlines offers a solid Business Class on the A350 with lie-flat seats in a 2-2-2 layout, good entertainment, and regular drink service. The cabin, however, shows signs of wear quickly. As a Miles & More redemption, the DXB-ADD-ZRH routing is an attractive value proposition thanks to low taxes and a long lie-flat rest period.
The Ethiopian Cloud9 Lounge in Addis Ababa is a solid business class lounge with a generous layout, clean facilities, and a good food and beverage selection featuring both local and international options. Minor shortcomings in build quality and unreliable showers slightly tarnish the picture, but are offset by dedicated staff. For travel within the African continent, Addis Ababa as a connecting hub and Ethiopian Airlines are a recommendable alternative to the Gulf carriers.
Despite the older A330 product, the flight in Swiss Business Class was a real treat – an exceptionally attentive and motivated crew ensured a relaxed travel experience. The food, featuring beef entrecôte tataki, braised beef brisket, and yuzu lemon meringue, impressed across the board. Only the small entertainment display and the limited film selection slightly dampened the otherwise very positive impression.