Ethiopian is committed to operating a reliable schedule for our customers. Safety considerations, weather, air traffic control, operations and other factors may occasionally cause lengthy tarmac delay. Ethiopian has plans and processes in place to minimize such delays. We’ll first ask for volunteers to give up their seats, with compensation
If you’re involuntarily denied boarding, we’ll explain your rights and provide:
Written notice
Compensation based on U.S. DOT regulations
Compensation amounts may vary:
No compensation if Ethiopian offers alternate transportation that is planned to arrive at the passenger’s destination or first stopover not later than one hour after the planned arrival time of the passenger’s original flight;
200% of the fare to the passenger’s destination or first stopover, with a maximum of $650, if Ethiopian offers alternate transportation that is planned to arrive at the passenger’s destination or first stopover more than one hour but less than four hours after the planned arrival time of the passenger’s original flight; or
400% of the fare to the passenger’s destination or first stopover, with a maximum of $1,300, if Ethiopian does not offer alternate transportation that is planned to arrive at the airport of the passenger’s destination or first stopover less than four hours after the planned arrival time of the passenger’s original flight.