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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Thu, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 12
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2:30 pm - 11:50 amIAD-CPT
39h 20m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 11:45 amCPT-IAD
25h 30m1 stop
$904Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 23
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1:30 pm - 11:50 amIAD-CPT
40h 20m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 11:45 amCPT-IAD
25h 10m1 stop
$909Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 16
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1:30 pm - 11:50 amIAD-CPT
40h 20m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 7:45 pmCPT-IAD
33h 10m1 stop
$922Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 10
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12:30 pm - 1:35 pmIAD-CPT
66h 05m3 stops
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7:20 am - 11:53 amCPT-IAD
35h 33m2 stops
Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 10
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9:10 pm - 11:50 amIAD-CPT
31h 40m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 7:15 pmCPT-IAD
33h 00m1 stop
$940Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
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1:30 pm - 11:50 amIAD-CPT
40h 20m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 11:45 amCPT-IAD
25h 10m1 stop
$942Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 19
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1:30 pm - 11:50 amIAD-CPT
40h 20m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 11:45 amCPT-IAD
25h 10m1 stop
$944Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 22 - Sun, Sep 28
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10:55 am - 2:35 pmIAD-CPT
21h 40m1 stop
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1:50 pm - 8:55 amCPT-IAD
25h 05m2 stops
$1,017Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 22
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10:55 am - 1:45 pmIAD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
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2:35 pm - 8:55 amCPT-IAD
24h 20m2 stops
$1,019Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 28
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10:55 am - 1:45 pmIAD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
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1:50 pm - 8:55 amCPT-IAD
25h 05m2 stops
$1,022Ethiopian Air
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Expert advice for your flight from Dulles Intl to Cape Town

 
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IAD

Dulles offers the AeroTrain and mobile lounges for quick terminal transfers. Plan your route using an airport map for a smoother departure experience.

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CPT

For a smooth arrival at CPT, consider using shuttles or taxis to reach Cape Town's CBD. It's a convenient 30-minute drive.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dulles Intl to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to Washington Dulles Airport, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town is March, where tickets cost $1,224 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,761 and $1,648 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $3,365, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$602
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town

When to book flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dulles Intl to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town flights

  • Which airline offers flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town with less carbon emissions?

    British Airways offers flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town and has taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint. The airline is exploring and investing in sustainable aviation fuels that can significantly lower carbon emissions and has implemented energy-efficient operations to minimize emissions in both ground operations and flight operations.

  • How do I get from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to the city center?

    There are several shuttle services that operate from CPT to the city center. You can pre-book or find them located outside the airport arrivals hall. MyCiTi Bus Rapid Transit system also provides a direct and affordable connection to the city center. The service is reliable and operates on a scheduled timetable. In addition, metered taxis are available from the airport and will take you to the city center in about 20-30 minutes.

  • What travel class options are available for flights from Washington Dulles to Cape Town with Ethiopian Air?

    Ethiopian Airlines offers various travel classes on their flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town. Economy Class is the standard fare option with seats in the Economy cabin. Cloud Nine is the airline's Business Class and provides passengers with a premium experience with wider seats, more legroom, priority check-in, and access to Ethiopian Airlines lounges.

  • What services are available for passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town with American Airlines?

    Passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town with American Airlines can benefit from several services at both airports. At Washington Dulles Airport, passengers can request wheelchair assistance upon arrival and can request specific seating arrangements to accommodate their needs on board.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town was $602 for a one-way ticket and $904 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington Dulles Airport and Cape Town?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Cape Town from Washington Dulles Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town?

    Washington Dulles Airport airport is called Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and the only airport in Cape Town is Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Washington Dulles Airport and Cape Town.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,616 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,512 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Washington Dulles Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Washington Dulles Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Washington Dulles Airport and CPT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Washington Dulles Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,188 or less one-way and $1,397 or less round-trip.
  • As Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is a base for South African Airways, British Airways, and FlySafair, passengers of these airlines can expect a variety of services and amenities at the airport. For example, passengers can benefit from priority baggage handling, faster immigration, and baggage delivery service.
  • Flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT) usually have layovers in various cities. Some of the common layovers for this route include London (LHR), Amsterdam (AMS), Doha (DOH), Johannesburg (JNB), Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), New York (JFK), and Paris (CDG).
  • US citizens require a visa to enter South Africa, including for flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT). The visa can be obtained by applying at the South African embassy or consulate in the United States or through an online application process. It is recommended to apply for the visa well in advance of the travel date to avoid any delays or complications.
  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves various nearby cities in addition to Cape Town. These cities include Stellenbosch, Somerset West, Franschhoek, Paarl, Hermanus, Langebaan, Ceres, Tulbagh, Darling, Montagu, Worcester, Robertson, Swellendam, Gansbaai, and Clanwilliam.
  • Lufthansa offers a range of special meals for children on flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT) such as infant meals, toddler meals, and children's meals. Bassinets are also available for infants and can be attached to the bulkhead seats in economy class.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town Intl.
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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town Intl

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Thursday

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Saturday

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Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Friday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Dulles Intl to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dulles Intl to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 7981 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
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My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

2.0 MediocreGim, Jul 2025BGM - DTW
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My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Only issue was with seating. The economy fare we purchased did say there was no guarantee the three people in our party would be seated together, and we were not. At the gate, the agent told us more specifically, the fare we purchased meant we would be seated in middle seats only. This should just be made more obvious.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

Terrible. Delayed 7 hours, and cancelled the flight, leaving me stranded and out of pocket $500 for an alternative last minute flight

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Our flight was understandably diverted to a small regional airport in Laramie, Wyoming due to weather conditions, which I fully recognize and appreciate. However, the low rating stems from the experience that followed: passengers remained on board for over an hour without the option to deplane and stretch, despite the aircraft being stationary. Although the pilot opened the cabin door, only he was permitted to exit. Meanwhile, passengers grew increasingly uncomfortable as warm summer air entered the cabin through the open door, and being in the second row meant we were impacted immediately. While the flight attendants made efforts to keep everyone at ease, I believe allowing passengers to deplane briefly, given the extended delay, would have significantly improved the overall experience.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

I fly UAL 7-8 times per year. This flight was not up to snuff because it boarded very late "due to unexpected delays in restocking the plane" and yet Flight Aware showed the plane had landed some 10 hours earlier--so I think they could have planned accordingly. The FA's were nice but harried. The video system had to be rebooted 3-4 times. The food service was rather abrupt; they forgot my row and when I asked for my meal, they brought it with some impatience. Overall, the flight was fine, but the little details made it feel somewhat mundane and hurried.

I didn’t get on plane. Passport being processed by consulate with visa application. Tried to cancel through underpricer after purchasing cacelling for any reason. No dice, they are thieves.

When I booked it on Kayak it aaid that I wasn't allowed hamd luggage. I called United Airlines and it took them 6 minutes to figure out if I was allowed free hand luggage. Surely something that simple they should be able to tell me instantly.

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Lost suite case and pillow that’s used by senior and they didn’t leave it at the airport

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

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