Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to update all partners about the subject new development on the introduction of FFP Platinum Tier as follows

New Year, New Tier – Platinum!

We would like to announce, effective January 1, 2017, the ShebaMiles Frequent Flyer program will introduce a new tier called Platinum. The Platinum tier will be the highest tier level in the ShebaMiles program and will bring extra benefits to better recognize and reward our high-valued travelers.

Qualification Requirement and Tier Validity:

Ø The qualification requirement for Platinum will be 75,000 status miles or 60 qualifying segments within one calendar year (Jan 1st – Dec 31st).

Ø The validity period for Platinum will be 2 years in addition to the remaining months in the qualification year.

Platinum Benefits: In addition to the existing top tier benefits, the following special benefits will be offered to Platinum members:

Ø Dedicated hotline service at Ethiopian Airlines Global Call Center.

Ø Personal assistance at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for members departing from Addis Ababa airport (Does not include passengers transiting at ADD).

Ø Complimentary (free) upgrade on Ethiopian flights- three complimentary upgrade within the Platinum tier validity period to be redeemed at the request of the member.

Ø 100% tier Bonus Miles on Ethiopian operated flights.

Ø Free rebooking of awards before and after flight commencement within the award validity period.

Ø Free redeposit of miles on award tickets and upgrade awards within the award validity period.

Ø 32 Kgs or 2 Pieces of 23 Kgs. extra baggage allowance in addition to normal allowance only on ET operated flights.

Ø Lounge access including two guests.

Ø Guaranteed seat up to 24 hours before departure in the highest booking class-both in Cloud Nine and Economy Class.

***When traveling with Star Alliance member airlines, ShebaMiles Platinum members will have the Star Alliance Gold benefits.***

Best regards,

Kumneger Tilahun | National Liaison and Protocol Manager
International Livestock Research Institute |ilri.org
Box 5689, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia