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Tag: Etihad Airways (Etihad Guest)

Etihad Made Its Convoluted Award Cancellation Policy Even More Punitive — Here’s How It Works Now
Etihad Made Its Convoluted Award Cancellation Policy Even More Punitive — Here’s How It Works Now
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Ever since making changes to its Guest loyalty program in early 2024, Etihad has held the title of having the most punitive award cancellation policy in award travel. The airline arguably still holds that title today, even after a few minor adjustments rolled out recently. Here’s what you need to know about Etihad’s award cancellation policy and how it works.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt

Reviewed byJT Genter

Bilt Rewards Expands Again, Adds Etihad Airways as Its 22nd Transfer Partner
Bilt Rewards Expands Again, Adds Etihad Airways as Its 22nd Transfer Partner
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Few things in life are certain: death, taxes, and Bilt Rewards adding new transfer partners every quarter. The latest addition is Etihad Airways, which becomes Bilt’s 22nd partner. Starting today, you can transfer your Bilt Points to Etihad’s Guest loyalty program. Here’s your briefing on Bilt’s newest transfer partner. Here are the sweet spots this adds to the Bilt Rewards program.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt
Etihad Guest Tightens Mileage Expiration Rules. How to Extend Your Etihad Mileage Expiration Going Forward.
Etihad Guest Tightens Mileage Expiration Rules. How to Extend Your Etihad Mileage Expiration Going Forward.
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Etihad Guest miles expire if you have no activity on your account for a given period -- although this expiration policy is waived for some elite members. However, Etihad recently tightened up what activity qualifies to extend your mileage expiration date. And Etihad's policy is especially important to note as miles cannot be reinstated once expired. Here's what Etihad Guest members need to know.

Sam HelmyLauren Wynn
Sam Helmy & Lauren Wynn

Reviewed byJT Genter

Book Sweet Spots Now: Etihad Guest Announces Award Chart Overhaul
Book Sweet Spots Now: Etihad Guest Announces Award Chart Overhaul
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Buckle up because Etihad Guest is eliminating its current award charts and introducing a new “simplified redemption rate” award chart. That will likely eliminate many of our favorite sweet spots in this quirky program. From business class to Europe or Africa for 44,000 miles to business class to Asia for 54,000 miles each way, here are the sweet spots to book now - and how to gather the Etihad Guest miles to book them.

Jerod Morales
Jerod Morales
You Can Now Book Etihad Awards Using Aeroplan Points — Including 'The Apartment'
You Can Now Book Etihad Awards Using Aeroplan Points — Including 'The Apartment'
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In June 2020, Air Canada Aeroplan partnered with Etihad Guest, allowing reciprocal earning and redeeming opportunities. Now that Aeroplan has relaunched as a new program, we are revisiting this partnership. While both programs can offer solid value, we're particularly excited about how this partnership makes booking Etihad's premium-class cabins a little more accessible for award travelers.

Patrick Stouffer
Patrick Stouffer