Heads up, award travelers! Etihad Guest (Etihad's loyalty program) just added Ethiopian Airlines as a partner. This means you can now earn Etihad Guest Miles when you fly on *actual* Ethiopian Airlines flights. Why does this matter? Well, if you're planning a trip to Africa, or connecting through Addis Ababa (Ethiopia's capital and a major hub), this gives you another way to rack up miles for future travel. Basically, instead of crediting your Ethiopian Airlines flight to, say, United MileagePlus (a common Star Alliance option since Ethiopian is a member), you can choose to credit them to Etihad Guest. This is great if you're already collecting Etihad miles or find their award chart more appealing for your travel goals. Just remember to check the earning rates – not all fare classes earn the same amount of miles. So, before you book, compare the potential earnings with other programs to see what gives you the best bang for your buck!