News: Etihad introduces new baggage policy

EITHAD Airways has
introduced a new baggage
policy in conjunction with
the launch of its new ‘Fare
Choices’ tariff structure.
Customers are now entitled
to one, two or three bags,
depending on their fare
choice, route, and Etihad
Guest membership status.
As part of the policy
change, the cost of excess
baggage has been cut on
the majority of fares. On
some routes the cost of
buying an additional 23kg
piece of baggage has been
reduced by up to 90%, with
a further reduction of up to
30% if pre-purchased directly
with Etihad Airways up to 24
hours before travel.
The new structure means
increased allowance for
Economy Value and Economy
Freedom guests from 30kg
to two pieces at 23kg each –
a total of 46kg. The economy
class allowance has been
increased for all fare choices
from 30kg to two pieces at
23kg per bag. In premium
cabins, the allowance has
been increased from
40/50kg to two pieces at
32kg per bag. On piece
concept routes Etihad Gold
and Platinum members will
receive one extra piece of
baggage at 32kg, compared
with 15kg and 20kg
respectively previously, and
Etihad Silver members now
have a minimum of two bags
of 23kg.