Passengers flying Cloud Nine business class will have a more personalised inflight meal service with selections of meals from the ‘a la carte’ dining menu onboard.
The airline offers at least two Ethiopian inspired dishes on long haul routes.
There is an express menu option for those who wish to maximise their sleep onboard.
Upon boarding expect juice, water or Champagne before departure.
Meal Options
Dining options include starters, salads and up to four main meal options that include two Ethiopian nation dishes. On longer routes expect inflight service to include three meal services, a main meal after takeoff, a mid-flight snack, and breakfast before landing.
Dessert has four options such as two sweet options, fruit and cheese plate.
Hot breakfast is offered on long haul routes as a second meal service approximately 1.45mins before landing. You can opt for a light breakfast served 1 hour before landing, or the continental option served 30 mins before arrival.
Beverages
For Business Class passengers, Ethiopian Airlines offers an impressive selection of local and international wines, perfectly complementing your meal.
Champagne:
- Champagne Trouillard Brut Extra Sélection: A refined blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay, ideal for pairing with seafood dishes or enjoying as an aperitif.
White Wines:
- Rift Valley Chardonnay (Ethiopian): A crispy, refreshing wine with honey and fruit flavors, perfect with seafood, chicken, and vegetarian meals.
- Le Courier Chenin Blanc (South African): An intricate blend of apricot, peach, and tropical fruits, best enjoyed with chicken and Mediterranean salads.
- Ohh! Poitou Loire Sauvignon Blanc (French): A crisp and fresh wine with floral and fruity notes, ideal with fish in sauce and seafood.
- Bottega Chardonnay Trevenezie (Italian): Featuring delicate fruity notes, perfect with fish starters and seafood dishes.
- Félix Solís The Guv’nor (Spanish): A unique wine bursting with tropical fruit flavors, excellent with pasta and grilled fish.
Red Wines:
- Rift Valley Syrah (Ethiopian): A full-bodied wine with notes of dark roasted coffee, best paired with roasted chicken and spicy Ethiopian dishes.
- Backsberg Cabernet Sauvignon (South African): Rich blackcurrant fruit with spicy aromas, complementing a variety of meals and rich cheeses.
- M. de Magnol Barton & Guestier (French): A fruity and elegant wine, perfect with ripe cheeses and dark chocolate.
- M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes-du-Rhône (French): A juicy and powerful wine with red fruit and spice notes, ideal with young lamb.
- Félix Solís Mucho Más Tinto N.V. (Spanish): A complex wine with notes of ripe black fruit and cocoa, perfect with cured cheeses and lean meats.
- Just Roberto Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore (Italian): A smooth and bodied wine, best paired with meats and medium-aged cheeses.
- Diora Monterey Pinot Noir (American): Richly flavored with dark cherries and chocolate, excellent with robust meats and roast duck.
Dessert Wine:
- Port Wine Sandeman (Portuguese): A rich wine with dried cherry and prune flavors, perfect with creamy cheeses and chocolate desserts.
Spirits and Cocktails
Enhance your dining experience with a selection of fine liqueurs and spirits:
Liqueurs:
- Baileys
- Benedictine
- Cointreau
- Remy Martin VSOP
- Tia Maria
Beers:
- Bavaria (Non-Alcoholic)
- Bavaria (5%)
- Habesha
Liquors:
- Chivas Regal
- Gordon’s Gin
- Johnnie Walker Black Label
- Stolichnaya Vodka
Aperitifs:
- Campari
- White Martini
Cocktails:
- Bloody Mary: Vodka, tomato juice, lemon slice, salt & pepper
- Negroni: Whiskey, Martini Bianco, Campari, slice of orange
