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Air Canada vs Ethiopian Airlines Business Class Comparison

Air Canada Ethiopian Airlines
Rating 8/10 7/10
Seat type Reverse Herringbone Suite with Sliding Door Cloud Nine
Lie-flat Yes Yes
Seat width 21 inches 21 inches
Alliance Star Alliance Star Alliance
IATA AC ET
Hubs Toronto Pearson (YYZ), Montreal-Trudeau (YUL), Vancouver (YVR) Addis Ababa (ADD)

Air Canada — Pros & Cons

  • + 1-2-1 layout with direct aisle access on all long-haul aircraft
  • + Door suites on 787 Dreamliner
  • + Strong Star Alliance partner network
  • Older 777 product still on some routes
  • Lounge network outside Canada is limited

Ethiopian Airlines — Pros & Cons

  • + Largest African carrier network
  • + Modern all-Boeing/Airbus fleet
  • + Strong connectivity within Africa
  • Lounge below Gulf/European standards
  • Service inconsistency

The verdict

Air Canada takes the edge with a 8/10 rating compared to 7/10 for Ethiopian Airlines. Air Canada stands out with its Reverse Herringbone Suite with Sliding Door, while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cloud Nine. Both airlines provide lie-flat business class seats, so the best choice depends on your route, schedule, and personal preferences.

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