Never mastered light packing? Well now you won’t need to because Etihad has just added 16kgs in baggage allowance on select routes, giving passengers up to 46kgs of luggage weight to fly with.
The new baggage policy, which is applicable on tickets issued on or after 14 September 2015, allows travellers with Economy Value and Economy Freedom tickets on certain routes to fly with two pieces of baggage at 23kg per bag – a total of 46kg.
Also on selected routes, the Economy Class allowance has been increased for all fare choices from 30kg to to pieces of 23kg per bag.
Flyers booking premium cabins on certain routes will have access to two pieces of 32kg per bag – a total of 64kg and up from the existing 40/50kg.
But it’s those lucky Etihad Gold and Platinum members that are really winning because they will receive on extra piece of baggage at 32kg on piece concept routes, compared to 15kg and 20kg respectively previously.
Etihad’s Chief Commercial Officer, Peter Baumgartner, said the airline is moving towards a more transparent business that gives customers a ‘clearer understanding of what they’re paying for’.
“Our new Fare Choices are an easier way for guests to understand what they are paying for, offering clearer pricing, and the flexibility which best suits their travel plans.”
Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Chief Commercial Officer
“This also applies to their baggage requirements.”
Most Etihad routes will now operate on a piece concept basis. This means that customers are entitled to one, two, or three bags, depending on their Fare Choice, route, and Etihad Guest membership status.
As part of the policy change, the cost of excess baggage will be dramatically cut on the majority of fares. On some routes the cost of buying an additional 23kg piece of baggage will be reduced by up to 90 percent, with a further reduction of up to 30 percent if pre-purchased directly with Etihad Airways up to 24 hours before travel.
Members of Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways’ award-winning loyalty program, will especially benefit from the new baggage concept, as higher tier members now receive an extra bag or additional weight allowance depending on the market and route.
