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What is my baggage allowance?
Your baggage allowance depends on your destination and the fare that you have booked. Use our baggage calculator to understand exactly how much baggage you can take for your trip.

Baggage allowance

What are the maximum baggage dimensions?
If you’re flying to or from the US or Canada, the maximum dimensions of your baggage must be 70 x 50 x 38cm. To or from all other destinations, the maximum dimensions of your baggage must be 90 x 72 x 45cm.

If your items are larger than our standard baggage dimensions but weigh no more than your maximum baggage allowance, you’ll just be charged an oversized baggage fee each way of your flight. Individual items weighing more than 32kg or with any single dimension longer than 300cm will not be accepted.Pay US $40 each way for flights within the Middle East, between the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent and between Beijing and Nagoya.

Bikes, scuba diving equipment, skis, poles, ski boots, surfboards and golf bags are all exempt from oversized baggage fees. These items can be included as part of your baggage allowance as long as they weigh no more than 32kg and do not exceed the maximum dimensions of 300cm.

More about baggage

What items are restricted on Etihad flights?
There are strict regulations around carrying certain items on board or in your checked baggage. Find out exactly what you can or cannot bring with you in our list of restricted and prohibited items.

For items that need prior approval, or if you have any questions, please get in touch with our Global Contact Centre. All items are subject to security screening.

How do I add excess baggage to my booking?
You can book excess baggage quickly and easily online up to 24 hours before your flight. Visit Manage my booking and get up to 20% off our standard rates. Alternatively, you can pay for excess baggage when you check in at the airport. All excess baggage payments are non-refundable. If you’re flying to or from the US or Canada, you can only book one extra bag of up to 23kg online. If you need to take even more baggage, you can pay to take up to 32kg by phoning our Contact Centre 48 hours before your flight to receive a 10% discount. Alternatively, pay for your excess baggage at the airport.

More about excess baggage

My baggage didn't arrive. What should I do?
Please let us know that your baggage has not arrived before you leave the airport. We’ll give you a Property Irregularity Report (PIR), which you’ll need to track your bags, to organise a delivery or to make a claim in the future.

Track your bags

When and where can I check in for my flight?

You can check in online <LINK to Manage my booking> or on our app <LINK> 30 hours before your flight. Online check-in is available until one hour before you fly.

If you’d prefer to check in at the airport, please make sure to arrive with plenty of time. Check-in at Abu Dhabi International airport opens four hours before your flight.

Check-in will close:

• Two hours before flights to the US
• 60 minutes before all other flights if you’re travelling in Economy
• 45 minutes before all other flights if you’re travelling in Business

How do I book a flight / multi-city flight?
Book flights, hotels and more at etihad.com, on our app or by calling our Global Contact Centre. Choose where you’d like to fly from, your destination and when you’d like to fly. Pick a cabin and tell us how many guests will be flying.

To book a multi-city flight, simply select ‘Multi-city’ before you search. You can add additional destinations by selecting ‘Add another flight’.

Let’s fly

How do I book a flight using my Etihad Guest Miles?
You can use your Etihad Guest Miles to book flights, holidays, hotels and upgrades, as well as spend them in the Reward Shop.

When you book your flight using your miles, you can book a GuestSeat, reserved exclusively for Etihad Guest members for a fixed amount of miles, or an OpenSeat, the price of which changes to reflect the normal selling rate.

Book your flight with miles now

If you don’t have enough miles to pay for your flight, you can either purchase additional Etihad Guest Miles or you can pay for up to 25% of the flight using cash.

You can also use your Etihad Guest Miles to book a flight with one of our partner airlines. To find out more or to make a reservation, please contact the Etihad Guest Service Centre at least 24 hours before your flight.

Not an Etihad Guest member? Sign up now to receive exclusive rewards and benefits every time you fly.

How do I book a stopover in Abu Dhabi?
Stop over in Abu Dhabi on the way to your next destination to receive free hotel nights, exclusive deals and endless adventures in the city we call home.

Simply book a multi-city flight via Abu Dhabi, tell us which of our premium hotels you’d like to stay at for free and we’ll do the rest for you.

Explore our stopover packages

Can I cancel or make changes to my booking?
Whether you’ve booked a Deal, Saver, Classic or Flex fare will determine the changes you are able to make to your flight. You’ll find everything you need to know in our guide. You may be charged a fee to modify your booking, so always review the terms and condition carefully before you make any changes.

Understand how to change or cancel your flight

How do I book an extra legroom seat?
Economy Space offers generous legroom and more space to relax. You can book your seat in Economy Space when you book your ticket, or through Manage my booking until one hour before your flight.

You’ll only find Economy Space on Etihad-operated flights, and not on flights operated by our partner airlines.

If you wish to purchase a seat located next to an emergency exit in Economy Space, you must meet our safety requirements. Please make sure that you meet all of these requirements before paying for your seat.

Choose your seat

Do I have to pay to reserve my seat in Economy?
If you’re travelling on an Economy Deal, Saver or Classic fare, you can pay to guarantee an Economy Standard seat any time from the moment you book your ticket. As soon as online check-in opens 30 hours before your flight, you can reserve your seat for free.

If you’d like a bit more room to stretch out, you can pay to reserve an extra legroom seat in Economy Space or bid to reserve up to three neighbouring seats with Economy Neighbour-Free.

Reserve your seat

Is there Wi-Fi on board?
You can stay connected in the sky with Wi-Fi and mobile connectivity services on board. You’ll receive up to 90MB of free Wi-Fi in First, or in Business and Economy you can purchase a Wi-Fi voucher for cash from our cabin crew.

See our Wi-Fi packages

How do I upgrade to Business or First?
There are plenty of ways to upgrade your journey, and you can pay or bid using cash or Etihad Guest Miles.

Place a bid
Upgrade with Etihad Guest Miles
Speak to us to upgrade

Find out more about how to upgrade

How do I buy travel insurance?
Travel Guard for Etihad Airways provides full protection and peace of mind when you’re travelling, with 24-hour claim support.

Buy travel insurance now

What is Etihad Meet & Greet?
With Etihad Meet & Greet, a dedicated host who will help you navigate through the airport quickly and smoothly, assisting with everything from baggage to boarding.

Book now

I need to arrange an airport transfer. What options do I have with Etihad?
We have a number of airport transfer services to get you to and from the airport and start your trip with one less thing to worry about.

Book an Etihad Chauffeur
Book Etihad Coach
Reserve a driver to collect you

How much does it cost to use an airport lounge?
You're welcome to relax in any of our lounges around the world for free if you’re an Etihad Guest Gold member, or flying with us in First or Business. Flying with us in Economy? You can also pay to access our lounges.

Pay to use an airport lounge

Should I book an infant ticket or a child’s ticket?
Babies aged from 7 days to 23 months should travel on an infant ticket. Children aged 2 to 11 years are permitted to travel on a child’s ticket. Children aged 12 or older must travel on an adult’s ticket.

More about travelling with children

Does my child need their own seat?
Infants (7 days to 23 months) do not require their own seat. Children (2 years+) must fly in their own seat.

More about travelling with children

Do you provide a bassinet on board?
Bassinets are available on a first come, first served basis for infants weighing up to 11kg. You may request a baby bassinet when you book your flight or through Manage my booking.

Request a bassinet

How do I book the Unaccompanied Minor Service?
Children aged between 5 and 17 years old can use our Unaccompanied Minor service, though there are different travel requirements depending on their age.

If your child is between 5 to 11 years old, they can travel with our Unaccompanied Minor service free of charge, as long as they are booked on a normal adult fare and you request this service in advance.

Children aged 12 to 17 years, or ‘Young Passengers’, are able to travel on their own on an adult ticket, but as a parent, you may prefer to pay to use our Unaccompanied Minor service. This service costs US $100 each way on direct flights or US $150 each way for journeys which involve connecting flights.

How do I request a special meal?
You can easily request a special meal when you are booking your flight, or up to 24 hours before your flight through Manage My Booking <LINK>.

All of the meals we serve on board are prepared in strict compliance with Halal regulations.

Request a meal

How can I request a wheelchair?
If you need a wheelchair, please let us know at least 48 hours before your flight.

We have three different types of wheelchairs, depending on the level of assistance you need. You can request a wheelchair through Manage My Booking, or by calling our team.

I have a medical condition. Can I fly?
If you have a medical condition and you aren’t sure if you are able to fly, or what support we can give you during your trip, please visit our Medical Assistance page.

If you still can’t find the answers you are looking for, please get in touch. Our priority is that you fly comfortably and safely.