Etihad introduces new fare structure, changes baggage policy

Etihad Airways has introduced a new fare structure and has also made changes to their baggage allowance policy.

The move will leave air passengers with eight fares to choose from. These are:

• economy breaking deals, economy saver, economy value and economy freedom;
• business breaking deals, business saver and business freedom;
• The first class fare will be freedom only.

“This is about providing choice. In most industries there is a move towards allowing customers to tailor and customise their experience, and ours is no different,” said Peter Baumgartner, chief commercial officer of Etihad.

Details of the new fares is available on their website here

Similarly, Etihad is also changing its baggage policy from 14 September 2015.

The maximum dimensions allowed will be as follows:

Maximum weight and dimensions
To / from Brazil, Canada and the US: 158cm (50x70x38)
To / from all other destinations: 207cm (45x72x90)
Each item must not exceed 32kg.

This applies to all baggage including pre-purchased excess baggage. Baggage that exceeds the limits and dimensions shall only be processed through Etihad Cargo.

Baggage for infants
To / from piece concept markets: 1 bag, up to 23kg
To / from weight concept markets: 1 bag, up to 10kg

All journeys to and from Africa 

This excludes South Africa and Seychelles (which fall into the general policy).

All Fare Choices

• Economy Class: 2 bags, up to 23kg each
• Business Class: 2 bags, up to 32kg each
• First Class: 2 bags, up to 32kg each

See full details here