Ethiopian Airlines announced on Mar. 27 a new partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, allowing members of both loyalty programs to convert points and miles for hotel stays, flight bookings, upgrades, and more.
The collaboration aims to provide greater flexibility and value for travelers who are members of Ethiopian Airlines’ ShebaMiles program or Marriott Bonvoy. The partnership connects Ethiopian Airlines’ network of over 145 destinations with Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio spanning more than 30 hotel brands in over 10,000 locations worldwide.
Mrs. Rahel Assefa, Ethiopian Airlines Group Vice President of Marketing, said: “The partnership we have established with Marriott Bonvoy is part of our ongoing efforts to advance our vision of enhancing the ShebaMiles member travel experience while diversifying our service offerings. Through this new partnership, our ShebaMiles members will have greater opportunities to earn and redeem their miles through access to Marriott Bonvoy’s global network of hotels across multiple touchpoints and destinations in Africa and around the world. Ethiopian Airlines remains committed to building strategic partnerships with various stakeholders that enhance our service offerings and enable us to continually exceed our customers’ expectations.”
Andrew Watson, Chief Commercial Officer – Europe, Middle East and Africa at Marriott International said: “Africa is one of the world’s fastest‑growing regions for travel, and this partnership reflects our continued commitment to deliver the most rewarding travel experiences for our members. Through our partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, Marriott Bonvoy members will have the freedom to enjoy the benefits of loyalty in ways that are most meaningful to them – whether earning miles during their stays or using points to get the miles they need for flights.”
ShebaMiles members can now convert their miles into Marriott Bonvoy points at a ratio of two-to-one. Conversely, Marriott Bonvoy members can convert points into ShebaMiles at a three-to-one ratio; every transfer of 60,000 points earns an additional bonus of 5,000 ShebaMiles. Members can also choose whether they wish to earn ShebaMiles or regular Marriott Bonvoy points when staying at participating properties.
No account linking is required; enrollment in both programs is sufficient for access. More details are available on both companies’ websites.
Ethiopian Airlines continues its focus on providing comprehensive travel services as well as booking options and digital tools according to its official website. The airline operates as an aviation provider offering services across multiple regions according to its official website.
This development may offer broader choices for frequent travelers seeking combined rewards from air travel and hotel stays.
