Etihad Baggage Fees & Tips To Cover The Expenses [2017]

March 23, 2017September 20, 2017

Etihad has a very straightforward baggage policy in terms of included allowance.

The cost of additional pieces and overweight/oversized luggage is more complex, with a more in-depth table presented on their website.

Etihad Carry-On Allowance:

1 personal item: FREE
# of Standard carry-on items:

Economy: 1 bag, up to 7kg FREE
Business & First Class: 2 bags, 12kg total FREE

Size Restrictions

Personal: undisclosed
Standard: 115 cm (40 x 50 x 25cm).

Lap Infant Carry-On Policy

Allowed 1 bag, up to 5kg FREE

Etihad Checked Baggage Allowance:

All checked bags must adhere to a max weight of 23kg (50lb) for Economy & Premium Economy; 32kg (70lb) for Business and First Class fares

All checked bags must adhere to max linear dimensions of:

To / from Brazil, Canada and the US: 158cm (50 x 70 x 38cm)
To / from all other destinations: 207cm (45 x 72 x 90cm)

Route	Economy		Business	First
To/From US, Canada, South America, Bermuda, Africa UK to / from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar or Saudi Arabia to / from Indonesia or the Philippines	2 bags, up to 23kg ea.		2 bags, up to 32kg ea.	2 bags, up to 32kg ea.
UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar or Saudi Arabia to / from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka or Nepal	30kg		40kg	50kg
To / from all other destinations (General Policy)	Economy Deals & Economy Saver Fare Choices	Economy Classic & Economy Flex Fare Choices	2 bags, up to 32kg ea.	2 bags, up to 32kg ea.
	1 bag, up to 23kg	2 bags, up to 23kg ea.

Lap Infant Checked Bag Policy

To / from weight concept markets: journeys between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Indian Subcontinent (ISC)
- 1 bag, up to 10kg

To / from piece concept markets: all other journeys
- 1 bag, up to 23kg

Credit Cards That Reimburse You For Checked Bag Fees

If you expect to have overweight or oversized checked bags, you have a few card options that will reimburse you for the fees.

Credit Card	Fee Reimbursement Details
Barclaycard Arrival Plus® World Elite Mastercard® Annual Fee: $0 for first year, then $89	With this card, you can use your miles to cover any qualifying travel purchases of $100 or more, including baggage fees (which is perfect for families that travel and incur travel expenses). Simply apply your miles to these expenses when your statement arrives! Card Review
Chase Sapphire Reserve℠ Card Annual Fee: $450	$300 travel credit per calendar year (covers all travel related purchases) Card Review
Citi Prestige Card Annual Fee: $450	$250 air travel credit per calendar year (covers all travel related purchases) Card Review
Chase Ritz-Carlton Rewards® Credit Card Annual Fee: $450	$300 airline fee credit per calendar year (covers all travel related purchases)

Additional / Excess Baggage Fees:

Additional bags can be purchased – price dependent on route/zone & number/ weight but range from $84-$320 per bag. Please see the following: Etihad excess baggage outlines.

During booking, customers can purchase excess baggage on the website and secure a 20% discount on the excess baggage airport rates.
Customers can also call the Contact Centre or visit the local Etihad Airwars offices to secure a 10% discount on the airport rates.
Etihad Guest members can redeem miles for excess baggage here.
To Note:
- Discounts are available up to 48 hours prior to flight departure.
- All excess baggage payments (fully or partially used) are non-refundable.
- Debit cards are not accepted via our Contact Centres.