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Etihad Airways Cabin Classes

Etihad Airways offers three cabin classes, plus The Residence on select A380 aircraft, designed to suit different travel needs and budgets

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Economy Class

Personal touchscreen entertainment, complimentary Halal-certified meals on long-haul flights, and adjustable seating. Economy Space seats offer extra legroom for an additional fee.

Business Class

Business Studio features fully flat beds up to 79 inches on A350 aircraft, with 1-2-1 configuration and sliding privacy doors. Dine Anytime service and lounge access included.

First Class

Private First Apartments on A380 aircraft with separate seat and bed, plus The Residence suite with living room, bedroom, and ensuite shower. Chauffeur service included.

Popular Etihad Airways Routes from the UK

Etihad Airways connects the UK to more than 70 destinations across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Australia via its Abu Dhabi hub. Below are the most popular routes UK travellers book through Crystal Travel.

Abu Dhabi

Delhi

Tokyo

Cairo

Johannesburg

Seychelles

Maldives

Singapore

Bangkok

Melbourne

Sydney

Islamabad

Lahore

Karachi

Kochi

Hyderabad

Bengaluru

Chennai

Mumbai

Hong Kong

Etihad Airways Baggage Allowance

Cabin Class	Cabin Bags	Max Weight	Max Size
Economy	1 bag + 1 personal item	7 kg	56 × 36 × 23 cm
Business / First	2 bags + 1 personal item	12 kg combined	56 × 36 × 23 cm + 39 × 23 × 19 cm

Fare Type	Checked Bags	Max Weight
Economy Basic	None included	—
Economy Value	1 bag	25 kg
Economy Comfort	1 bag	30 kg
Business	2 bags	40 kg total
First / Residence	2 bags	50 kg total

Sports equipment such as golf clubs, ski gear, and bicycles can be transported as special baggage for an additional fee. Musical instruments may be carried in the cabin if they fit within the size limits, or checked as fragile baggage. No single bag may exceed 32 kg. Contact our team before booking to arrange special items.

Etihad Airways Hub Airport

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Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport is Etihad Airways' sole hub and home base. The airline is the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, founded in 2003. Etihad is not a member of any major airline alliance but has codeshare and equity partnerships with airlines worldwide. The new Midfield Terminal (Terminal A) opened in 2023, featuring dedicated Etihad First and Business Class lounges with spa facilities, fine dining, and direct boarding. From Abu Dhabi, Etihad connects to more than 70 destinations across Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

Etihad Airways Food and Drink

Economy Class: Complimentary hot or cold meal on long-haul routes with choice of 2-3 mains, salad, bread roll, dessert, and beverages. Snack service on shorter flights.
Business Class: Dine Anytime à la carte service. Arabic mezze, international mains, and fine wines. Meals served on demand throughout the flight.
First Class / The Residence: À la carte menu prepared by the onboard chef. Premium champagne on boarding, fine wines, and personalised service. The Residence includes a dedicated butler.

Etihad offers a range of special meals at no extra charge, available by request at least 24 hours before departure. Options include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, diabetic, low-sodium, lactose-free, Halal (standard), kosher, and children's meals. Requests can be made via Manage My Booking on the Etihad website or through Crystal Travel at the time of booking.

In-Flight Entertainment and Wi-Fi on Etihad Airways

Etihad's E-BOX entertainment system offers a wide selection of content on seatback touchscreens across all cabins. Wide-body aircraft feature 13.3-inch 4K screens on 787-9s, while First and Business Class on A321LR has 20-inch 4K displays.

Movies — Hollywood, Bollywood, Arabic, Asian, and European films
TV shows — popular series and documentaries
Music and podcasts — extensive library across genres
Games — selection of games for all ages
Live TV — 7 channels including sports and news

On narrow-body A320 and A321 aircraft, stream content to your own device via the E-BOX Stream app (free).

Etihad offers Wi-Fi on most long-haul flights through the Wi-Fly service.

Package	Duration	Price
Chat (WhatsApp, Messenger, WeChat)	Full flight	Free for Etihad Guest members
Surf	Under 7 hours	$9.99
Surf	Over 7 hours	Higher rate

First Class and Platinum Etihad Guest members receive complimentary full Wi-Fi. Packages can be purchased onboard or via the Etihad app.

Etihad Guest — Loyalty Programme

Etihad Guest is Etihad Airways' free-to-join loyalty programme. While Etihad is not a member of any major airline alliance, the programme has partnerships with over 20 airlines, hotels, car rental companies, and retail brands. Miles can be earned on every Etihad flight and redeemed for flights, upgrades, hotel stays, and shopping. Family accounts allow members to pool miles together.

Status Level	Tier Miles Required	Key Benefits
Bronze (Member)	Free to join	Earn miles on all Etihad flights. Redeem for flights, upgrades, hotel stays, and shopping.
Silver	25,000	Priority check-in, extra baggage, 2 Custom Benefits of your choice.
Gold	40,000	Lounge access, priority boarding, 4 Custom Benefits.
Platinum	125,000	First Class lounge access, guaranteed Economy seat, 5 Custom Benefits.
Emerald	175,000	Top tier with exclusive privileges and all benefits.

Miles can also be earned through partner hotels, car rentals, and Etihad co-branded credit cards. The Custom Benefits programme lets members choose their own perks at Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels. Miles are valid for 18 months after the last qualifying activity. When booking with Crystal Travel, add your Etihad Guest number at checkout to ensure miles are credited correctly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Etihad Airways ATOL protected when booked through Crystal Travel?

Many of the flights and flight-inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed on this website. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. If you have booked a flight only where the ticket is not issued immediately, your flight will be protected under our ATOL. Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to ATOL Certificate