Etihad Baggage Fees (And How to Avoid Paying Them)
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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.
| Loyalty Program | Credit Card | Fee Reimbursement Details |
| Chase Ultimate Rewards Program Review | Chase Sapphire Reserve℠ Card | $300 travel credit per calendar year |
| Chase Ritz-Carlton Rewards® Credit Card | $300 airline fee credit per calendar year | |
| Citi ThankYou Rewards Loyalty Program | Citi Prestige Card | $250 air travel credit per calendar year |
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.
Exclusions & Waivers:
Journeys on “The Residence”: Each guest is entitled to 4 pieces, up to 32kg each.
Etihad Guest members receive an additional 23kg bag or 32kg checked bag (dependent on fare/ class) at no extra cost.
