Its 23 KG/ 50 LBs Where the piece system is applicable, each piece shall not exceed 23Kgs/50LBs.

 If the passenger insist to have in excess of 23kgs then it will be accepted with ‘Heavy’ label to

 a maximum of 32kgs in a piece by charging applicable excess charge. 

A baggage piece system where passengers can check in up to two or three bags may apply. The piece system generally applies to flights to and from North, Central and South America.

The free baggage allowance under the piece system In ETHIOPIAN is for buisness class passengers 3 pieces of checked bags, each bag’s weight limited to 23kg [50 pounds] OR 2 pieces of checked bags, each bag’s weight limited to 32kgs (70 Pounds). The maximum sum of the three dimensions (length + width + height) of each bag shall not exceed 158 cms (62 inches) and for Economic class passengers may vary from sector to sector and shall be as provided by Pricing Section.  The maximum sum of the three dimensions (length + width + height) of each bag shall not exceed 158 cms (62 inches). 

Report Immediately: Go to the airline's baggage services desk at the airport as soon as you realize your baggage is delayed. This is typically located near the baggage claim area.

Notify Airline Staff Immediately: As soon as you discover the damage, report it to the airline's baggage services or ground staff at the airport before leaving the airport.

Fill Out a Claim Form:  fill out a damaged baggage report. Provide all necessary details, including your flight number, baggage claim ticket, and a description of the damage.

A PIR reference number, or Property Irregularity Report reference number, is a unique identifier assigned to a report filed to manage lost or delayed baggage in the World Tracer system, which is used by airlines and airports to manage lost or delayed baggage. When a passenger reports a missing bag, a PIR is created to document the incident and track the recovery process.

You need a PIR reference number because:

Tracking: It allows both the airline and the passenger to track the status of the missing luggage. You can use it to check for updates on the bag's location.

Record Keeping: It serves as a formal record of the reported issue, ensuring that there is an official acknowledgment of your missing belongings.

Claims Processing: If you need to file a claim for compensation due to the delay or loss of your luggage, the PIR reference number is typically required to process the claim.

For safety reasons, dangerous articles as defined in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, such as those listed here below shall not be carried as, within, or as part of passengers’ baggage:

Brief-cases and security type attaché cases with installed alarm devices; or incorporative lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic material.

Trionic briefcases – similar to normal briefcases from outside.

Mace canisters – similar to cigarette lighters and sprays.

Gases (flammable, non-flammable, deeply refrigerated and poisonous) such as butane, oxygen, liquid nitrogen, aqualung cylinders.

Corrosive materials (such as acids, alkalis, mercury and wet cell batteries).

Etiologic agents.

Explosive, munitions fireworks and flares.

 Flammable liquids and solids such as lighter or heating fuels, matches, paints, thinners, fire- lighters.

Oxidizing materials such as bleaching powder, and peroxides.

Poisons and infectious substances such as insecticides, weed-killers and live virus materials.

Radioactive materials.

Other dangerous articles such as magnetized materials, offensive or irritating materials as listed in the IATA Dangerous Articles Regulations.

According to IATA Dangerous Article Regulation some of the lists are :Brief-cases and security type attaché cases with installed alarm devices; or incorporative lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic material,

Trionic briefcases – similar to normal briefcases from outside,Mace canisters – similar to cigarette lighters and sprays,Gases (flammable, non-flammable, deeply refrigerated and poisonous) such as butane, oxygen, liquid nitrogen, aqualung cylinders.

Corrosive materials (such as acids, alkalis, mercury and wet cell batteries),

Etiologic agents,

Explosive, munitions fireworks and flares,

Flammable liquids and solids such as lighter or heating fuels, matches, paints, thinners, fire- lighters.

Oxidizing materials such as bleaching powder, and peroxides.

Poisons and infectious substances such as insecticides, weed-killers and live virus materials.

Radioactive materials.

Other dangerous articles such as magnetized materials, offensive or irritating materials as listed in the IATA Dangerous Articles Regulations.

* For Piece system 1PC-23 KG  

* For Weight system 1pc-10kg

On top of the above allowances, one baby stroller & baby car seat as long as the baby is onboard is permitted.

Provided that the below three criteria are all fulfilled, any sporting equipment shall be transported for free on Ethiopian flights.

1. The dimension of the sporting equipment is less than or equal to 203cms or

80 inches (Length + Width + Height),

2. The weight of the sporting equipment is less than or equal to 23 kgs even if it

is the 2nd PC.

3. The passenger is carrying only 1 checked-in baggage, making the sporting

equipment the 2nd PC.                                                                                                                                                          for transporting Snow skiing Equipment passenger shall pay additional 100 Usd. 

In ETHIOPIAN flights Musical instruments shall be permitted to be carried in cabin as carry-on baggage so long as the dimension 

of the instrument (inside or outside of its package) do not exceed the carry-on dimension standard set by the airline. 

That is to say 23 x 40 x 55 (cm).