Etihad Airways Baggage Fees 2023

Etihad Airways Carry On 2023 - Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limit

The amount of cabin baggage and its size allowance varies depending on the class of travel. If you're traveling in economy class, you're allowed to bring one cabin bag that weighs no more than 7 kg and has a maximum size of 56 x 23 x 36 cm.

When flying in Etihad first or business class, you're allowed to bring two standard-sized cabin bags (56 x 23 x 36 cm) with a combined weight of up to 12kg. In addition to the two cabin bags, you can also bring one smaller personal item/handbag with a weight of up to 5kg. The maximum size allowance for the personal item is 19cm x 39cm x 23cm. [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']

Etihad Airways Checked Baggage Fees 2023 - Checked Bag Weight & Size Limits

Etihad Airways operates on a "weight concept" baggage system, meaning that there is no limit to number of checked bags allowed, as long as the total combined weight of all your suitcases does not exceed the specified weight limit for your ticket. An exception applies for flights to/from Canada and the USA, for which a "piece concept" applies, meaning there is a specified number of suitcases allowed, with a maximum weight allowance for each suitcase.

Hand Baggage Only Fares on Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways sells "Hand Baggage Only" fares on some routes - if you have purchased a "Hand Baggage Only" fare, you are not entitled to any free checked baggage allowance. You may still purchase a checked baggage allowance by adding it to your reservation online up to 4 hours before your flight, or at the airport. Remember that it is cheaper to add extra bags to your reservation online than at the airport.

Etihad Airways Baggage Allowance 2023 - All Flights except Canada/USA
A weight concept applies, meaning that Etihad Airways specifies the total maximum weight allowed for your ticket. You may pack as many bags/suitcases as you like, as long as the total COMBINED weight of all bags does not exceed your specified weight limit.

Etihad Airways offers increased baggage weight allowances for their loyalty members, depending on status level. The status levels are Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.

For Economy class, the baggage allowance for non-members and Bronze members is 20kg. Silver members can carry up to 30kg, Gold members can carry up to 35kg, and Platinum members can carry up to 40kg.

In Business class, non-members and Bronze members are allowed up to 35kg of baggage. Silver members can carry up to 45kg, Gold members can carry up to 50kg, and Platinum members can carry up to 55kg.

In First class, non-members and Bronze members can carry up to 50kg of baggage. Silver members can carry up to 60kg, Gold members can carry up to 65kg, and Platinum members can carry up to 70kg.

Each bag must not exceed a size of 45cm x 90cm x 72cm. The maximum weight for any single bag is 32kg. Weight allowances can be pooled between travellers flying together on the same reservation.

Etihad Airways Baggage Allowance 2023 - Flights to/from Canada and USA
On flights to/from Canada and the USA, a "Piece Concept" applies. This means that you are allowed to bring a specified number of bags/suitcases, with individual weight limits for each item.

Economy passengers flying to/from Canada and the USA on Etihad Airways may bring 2 Checked Bags of 23 kg / 50 lbs each. Silver, Gold, and Platinum members may bring a total of 3 checked bags free of charge.

Business Class and First Class passengers may bring 3 checked bags of 32 kg / 70 lbs each.

Etihad Airways Overweight Baggage Fee 2023 - Extra Bag Fee - Oversize Baggage

Exceeding your checked baggage allowance and get very pricey, very quickly, on Etihad Airways.

On all flights excluding to/from Canada and the USA, extra baggage or excess weight is charged on a Per KG basis. Extra baggage fees per kg vary based on your destination, ranging from $24 to $54 per KG.

From ME/GCC to ME/GCC: $24 ; to Asia:$36; to Africa:$36 ; to Europe:$36 ; to SWP:$48 ; to ISC:$24 ;
From Asia to ME/GCC: $36 ; to Asia:$48 ; to Africa:$48 ; to Europe:$48 ; to SWP:$36 ; to ISC:$48 ;
From ME/GCC to Africa: $36 ; to Asia:$48 ; to Africa:$36 ; to Europe:$48 ; to SWP:$54 ; to ISC:$48 ;
From ME/GCC to Europe: $36 ; to Asia:$48 ; to Africa:$48 ; to Europe:$36 ; to SWP:$54 ; to ISC:$48 ;
From ME/GCC to SWP: $40 ; to Asia:$30 ; to Africa:$54 ; to Europe:$54 ; to SWP:N/A ; to ISC:$48 ;
From ME/GCC to ME/GCC: $24 ; to Asia:$48 ; to Africa:$48 ; to Europe:$48 ; to SWP:$48 ; to ISC:$36 ;

Definitions of Destinations
GCC: Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE
ME - Middle East: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Sudan
Asia: China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
Africa: Kenya, Morocco Seychelles, South Africa and all African offline points
Europe: Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, UK and all European offline points
SWP: Australia and offline points in South West Pacific
ISC: India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Maldives, Sri Lanka and offline points in Indian Sub Continent

Etihad Airways Excess Baggage - to/from Canada and USA
Excess baggage on flights to/from Canada and the USA charged on a Per Bag basis.

Cost per bag, up to 23kg:
From US & Canada to GCC: $270; to ME: $300; to Asia: $300*; to Africa: $300; to Europe: $300; to SWP: $330; to ISC: $300;
US or Canada to Japan: $275, US or Canada to Korea: $275

Cost per bag, up to 32kg:
From US & Canada to GCC: $324; to ME: $360; to Asia: $360*; to Africa: $360; to Europe: $360; to SWP: $396; to ISC: $360;
US or Canada to Japan: $330, US or Canada to Korea: $330

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