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The checked-in baggage allowance for our three Guest travel classes is as follows:

                - Diamond First: 50 kg
                - Pearl Business: 40 kg
                - Coral Economy: 30 kg

As per UAE Civil Aviation norms, no single item of baggage should exceed 32kg in weight or 80 inches in any dimension.

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The checked-in baggage allowance for our three Guest travel classes is as follows:

                - Diamond First: 2 x 32 kg
                - Pearl Business: 2 x 32 kg
                - Coral Economy: 2 x 23 kg

As per UAE Civil Aviation norms, no single item of baggage should exceed 32kg in weight or 80 inches in any dimension.

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For such bookings, the baggage allowance of the airline that operates the longest flight within either your outbound or inbound journey will apply. For example, a multi-destination journey from Abu Dhabi to Bali (with transit in Jakarta) and return from Jakarta to Muscat (with transit in Abu Dhabi), the following baggage allowance is applicable:

Outbound: Abu Dhabi to Jakarta (operated by Etihad Airways), Jakarta to Bali (operated by codeshare partner). The longest flight time is Abu Dhabi to Jakarta, so Etihad Airways’ baggage allowance is applicable.

Inbound: Jakarta to Abu Dhabi (operated by codeshare partner), Abu Dhabi to Muscat (operated by Etihad Airways). The longest flight time is Jakarta to Abu Dhabi, so the codeshare partner’s baggage allowance is applicable.

Etihad Airways accepts the carriage of falcons and guide dogs to lead the blind in the cargo hold compartment provided that all the necessary health documents and important licenses have been obtained.

Any other animals must travel as cargo and are not permitted within the aircraft cabin or checked baggage.

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Certain kinds of sports equipment are accepted as checked baggage and charged with applicable excess baggage rate if in excess of the free baggage allowance.

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We do not allow the following items to be carried either on board or as checked-in baggage on our flights:

• Pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, pellet guns, etc.
• Replica and imitation firearms.
• Components of firearms (excluding telescopic sighting devices and sights).
• Harpoon and spear guns.

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Yes but as checked baggage only. If in excess of checked baggage allowance, you will be charged the applicable excess baggage rate. For guests who wish to carry their musical instruments along with them in the cabin, an extra seat can be purchased.

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In the unfortunate event of a baggage delay when flying with Etihad Airways, you can make a Baggage Claim. If you discover that your baggage and/or its contents are damaged after leaving the airport, please complete and submit a Baggage Claim Form within 7 days of arrival. We will assess the claim and notify you accordingly.

Yes if you have booked one ticket with Etihad Airways and you do not leave the airport at the location of your transit stop. If you have booked two flights with different airlines, or you want to have a stopover in the middle of your journey, you will have to collect your baggage where you stop. In addition, for travel in the US, you may be required to collect your baggage at the mid-point of your journey. For further clarification on the route you are flying, please call our contact centre on +97125990000 or your nearest Etihad office.

Excess baggage charges vary depending on your origin and destination. Please refer to the bottom of our baggage page for information on all Etihad flights except those traveling to and from the US or Canada.

Our global contact centres and retail offices charge a global service fee for new bookings, ticket changes and refund administration.

The following price ranges are applicable for Etihad Airways global service fees:

Starting from USD10    Booking fee
USD 20 – USD 400       Change fee
USD 10 – USD 400       Refund fee
USD 10 – USD 200       No-show fee

Effective 1st June 2012, any reward booked via the Etihad Guest Service Centre will incur a global service fee of USD 20 or 2000 Etihad Guest Miles. This fee is only applicable for services which can be booked online by Etihad Guest Base Members and Etihad Guest Silver Members.

If you are travelling to or from Abu Dhabi in Pearl Business Class, or have a stopover in Abu Dhabi, we offer Etihad Chauffeur transfers on all points of your journey in the United Arab Emirates*.If you are not beginning or ending your journey with us in Abu Dhabi, and are not stopping over, you will continue to enjoy access to Etihad Chauffeur as per our existing policy. If you are an Etihad Guest Gold Elite, Gold or Silver member, you will continue to enjoy a personal chauffeur throughout your Pearl Business Class journey when traveling across our network**. Click here to find out more.

*Available for all tickets issued from May 15 2013. **Etihad Chauffeur is available in specific destinations and distance restrictions apply.

Guests traveling on Pearl Business Class and Diamond First Class can use Etihad’s premium lounges. In addition, Etihad Guest Silver, Gold and Gold Elite members can access some lounges but with restrictions.

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Web check in opens 24 hours before flight departure time. Guests can check in online anytime between then and 2 hours before the schedule flight departure time.

At the airport, check in opens at least 3 hours prior to departure. For flights departing from Abu Dhabi, check in opens 4 hours prior to departure. Check in closes 60 minutes prior to departure. Please ensure you are at the boarding gates at least 45 minutes before departure.

Using our online Manage my booking function, you can make changes to your travel dates, update contact details, pay in advance for excess baggage, or upgrade your seats with your Etihad Guest Miles. All other changes must be made by calling our contact centre on +971 2 599 0000 or your nearest Etihad office.

No, but our partner TT services can assist you to ensure your journey with us is as comfortable and hassle-free as possible.

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Please visit this page for specific information regarding terminals at Abu Dhabi International Airport and at airports we fly to across the world.

Please visit this page to see our route map and a full listing of our direct and codeshare destinations.

Please see our deals page for all our latest offers.

No, if your itinerary includes an onward connection, please note that Etihad Airways does not provide any accommodation, regardless of your connection time.

All meals served on our aircraft are halal, prepared in strict compliance to Islamic requirements.We have an extensive list of special meals for guests with specific diets. Simply request the meal type of your preference when you book with us, or let us know at least 48 hours prior to your departure.

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Our young guests, aged 2-11, can expect an exciting flight with us.As well as toys and games, your child can enjoy a range of inflight entertainment programmes especially designed for kids.We also have a special menu to cater to our child guests. Expect old favourites like burgers, fish fingers and chicken nuggets.

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Children above the age of 5 and below the age of 12 and travelling alone are treated as Unaccompanied Minors (UM’s). UMs are charged at the adult rate and can only be booked on Etihad-operated flights.

After booking, contact your nearest Etihad office or call our contact centre on +97125990000 to receive and submit the required UM documentation at least a week before the date of departure. UMs cannot be accepted onto a flight without this documentation and they must be seen off and met on arrival by their parents/guardians.

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Young adults from the age of 12 and below the age of 16 travelling alone without parents/guardians are entitled to the UM service if specifically requested by the parent or guardian.

After check-in, your children are our responsibility. We guide them through passport control and security checks right up to the aircraft and then ensure they enjoy a pleasant flight.

Upon landing, they are introduced to one of our ground hosts, who escorts them to the arrivals hall to be met by you.

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Infants (0-2 years old) and children (2-11 years old) are deemed to be so at the time of travel and not at the time of booking. A child traveling on his or her second birthday is considered a child and not an infant, and would need to have been ticketed as such.

A child traveling on his or her 11th birthday is considered an adult and would need to have been ticketed as such.