Jan 16, 2019 like many etihad award charts, the gol chart is distancebased. Booking aa award travel on etihad ey master thread july. The trick to redeeming american miles on etihad one mile at. For example, etihad guest charges 117,560 miles for the a380 first class apartment between new york and abu dhabi, meaning at the moment you only need to transfer 91,000 membership rewards points to book that ticket.
A journalist sits in one of the first class apartments on the etihad airways. Use your miles to book flights, upgrades, hotels and more. April 23, 2014 by million mile secrets million mile secrets. The miles values displayed are indicative values only and are subject to change. You can actually book awards in the residence using etihad guest miles and awards are plentiful.
Now you can organise every aspect of your trip from your mobile phone. Youll also receive a sign up bonus of up to 55,000 miles. Etihad aviation group, a diversified global aviation and travel company, is considered to be one of the worlds most acclaimed aviation brands. A simpler booking process the app remembers what you searched for last time and you. May, 2019 you can finally book a connecting flight through the middle east with etihad. Etihad guest one of the easiest ways to fly etihad first class is online on their website. Search for award spacewhich should be relatively generouson the united website. Etihad has launched etihad credit, a voucher system which gives passengers the option to cancel their flight and get the original value of their booking as credit for their next trip.
When i wrote about that bonus i highlighted how it lowers the cost of many redemptions on etihad. In other words, dont hold on to your miles, earn them and spend them as quickly as you can. Make travel plans on the go with etihad airways neweasytouse android app. Your loyalty is generously rewarded from the moment you join etihad guest. Book etihad flights online with american airlines miles. Etihad guest miles can be transferred from american express membership rewards and citi thank you rewards both at a rate of 1. Redeeming etihad miles on american can be a great deal. Mar 04, 2019 a bit over a week ago i wrote about the rumor that american and etihad may be cutting ties, as etihad instead pursues a partnership with united. The prices shown on the etihad holidays website are for reference only and are subject to final confirmation. Please refer to our programme terms and conditions.
As a welcome gift, well give you 500 bonus miles on your first flight. How to use american airlines aadvantage aa miles in 2019 to book partner airline flights like qatar etihad business or first class flights. One of the mantras in the miles and points collecting world is earn and burn. It is relatively wellknown that everyone who flies frequently is always on the lookout for cheaper airfares. It will only set you back almost 2 million etihad guest miles for a oneway flight between abu dhabi and paris. To book with american miles, you must find guest first availability on etihad s site. Use etihads improved booking process for great aa awards. Nov 17, 2015 it depends but most of the time no however, years ago i booked a flight for my mother to visit me, and she didnt have a loyalty card, so at the check in the lady was very friendly and i decided to ask. Feb 24, 2019 redeeming etihad miles for american airlines flights. Stay at more than 300,000 hotels around the world and earn at least 1,000 miles per. You can even use your miles to pay for taxes, charges and extras when you book at etihad.
Virgin australias partnership with etihad airways allows members of velocity frequent flyer to trade their points for a sojourn in etihads business studio business class, or even a jaunt in the airlines awardwinning first class apartments the bulk of etihads flights can be booked via the virgin australia website, while the va call centre also stands ready to assist with your travel plans. How to book etihad flights with american airlines miles no. You can even use your miles to pay for taxes, charges and extras when you book at, including additional baggage or an extra legroom seat. Can i book flight tickets for someone else, but keep the miles. Some airlines allow you to use air milespoints to pay for some of the airline ticket and pay the remainder by cash.
Redeeming etihad miles for american airlines flights. Like many etihad award charts, the gol chart is distancebased. You can now book etihad flights with aa miles online. Children travelling alone, or in a different cabin class to their parents, are considered unaccompanied minors and pay the full adult fare. Our loyalty programme miles on personal cargo is our exciting and groundbreaking partnership with etihad guest, the loyalty programme of etihad airways, whereby members can earn etihad guest miles when they transport pets or any personal effects with etihad cargo. So, for example, you can now fly etihad business class from the u.
How to use etihad guest miles for upgrades on etihad flights. How to book american airlines flights with etihad miles or american express points transferred to etihad. Etihad airways flies to over 76 destinations with a fleet of 103 airbus and boeing. Book a flight with etihad airways for more freedom and flexibility to change your travel plans if you need to. To fly on the etihad apartment, you will need to book a flight on etihads a380. The trick to redeeming american miles on etihad one mile. Then phone etihad guest to book how to use etihad guest miles for upgrades on etihad flights. Buy flight miles and reap the rewards of travel discounts. Sep 02, 2015 it is relatively wellknown that everyone who flies frequently is always on the lookout for cheaper airfares.
Here are stepbystep instructions for booking american airlines flights with amex membership rewards points via etihad. Posted by jon nickeldandrea on apr 2, 2018 7 comments. Earn 5,000 welcome bonus miles when you join etihad businessconnect and take two eligible flights. All listed packages and accommodation in this website are limited period offers and subject to availability. Using your american airlines aadvantage miles to redeem etihad airways first class is without a doubt one of the best redemptions out there along with first class from australia to asia on malaysia airlines a350, british airways or cathay for 5060k however, american airlines always had third region rules which would prevent you from booking europe to australia in one single award with. Account summary external website opens in a new window. Other airlines do not allow this, and require you to have. Best ways to book etihad first class using points 2020.
Now it is offering flat 15% discount on economy flight bookings. Of course, your options are bigger than that especially after some changes in the aadvantage program that made it cheaper to book a twosegment itinerary. Intermiles provides you an opportunity to earn miles on flight bookings with etihad airways. Enjoy warm hospitality, along with delicious meals, wifi and hours of inflight entertainment. How to book american airlines flights with amex membership.
Etihads award chart for american flights matches what the carrier used to charge before its 2016 devaluation. Receive a free 2night stay in abu dhabi when you fly to europe with etihad. If your trip has been affected by covid19, weve made it quick and simple to change your travel plans. Mar 27, 2020 etihad has launched etihad credit, a voucher system which gives passengers the option to cancel their flight and get the original value of their booking as credit for their next trip. This would be a blow to the value of american miles, as redeeming for travel on etihad is one of the best uses of aadvantage miles.
Book etihad first class online with aadvantage miles syd. Etihad guest silver, gold and platinum members will also earn bonus miles which can be redeemed for thousands of products at. In this example it will cost 50,000 etihad miles to fly business class from new york. From auh to the usa you will receive full uscbp preclearance in abu dhabi and will arrive in the usa as a domestic.
Book at the best price for you with a choice of flexible fares. Accumulated intermiles can be redeemed by members for award flights anywhere across the etihad. Start earning miles with our awardwinning programme that rewards you with free flights, upgrades, gifts and so much more. It depends but most of the time no however, years ago i booked a flight for my mother to visit me, and she didnt have a loyalty card, so at the check in the lady was very friendly and i decided to ask. Select your route, travel dates, and class of service. Can flight miles be used partially, in addition to cash, to book an airline ticket. To rebook your flight before 31 july 2020, please call us. It is possible to use your etihad guest milesor cashto upgrade an etihad flight. To reach the dedicated etihad guest call center, youll need to call etihad at 18776900767, press 1 for english, then press 4 dont press 2 for first and business class bookings, then press 1 to book or change a flight, then press 1 to book or change a flight using etihad guest miles. Oct 17, 2019 what i noticed is that if british airways isnt a good way to book an american airlines flight, etihad probably is. You can book oneway economy flights of no more than 500 flight miles for 3,000 etihad miles. You can book a maximum of nine guests in one transaction. How to book etihad flights with american airlines miles. Use aa miles to book award on etihad ey archive 2015 and earlier success stories booking awards on etihad using aa miles archive 2015 and earlier booking aa award travel on etihad ey 201517 archive note.
Book a flight with etihad guest miles etihad guest. Jul 20, 2016 again, you cant use american miles to book an award in the residence, but you can use them to book an apartment. Start earning miles with etihad guest, our awardwinning programme that rewards you with free flights, upgrades, gifts and so much more. Unlike the etihad guest program, american requires you to book etihad flights over the phone. When you book an american airlines flight with a partner airline, you are subject to that airliness redemption prices, not the redemption charts of aadvantage. Book openseats with etihad airways or any of our partner airlines. Etihad airways travel with peace of mind when you fly. Weve only just begun to look at why the etihad first class experience is one of the most soughtafter flights in the world. However, to be able to find the best kind of fares for your budget takes some observation and patience.
However, you cant use etihad guest miles to upgrade a flight on a partner airline like virgin australia. In other words, etihad requires a lot less miles to fly americanoperated flights than youd need through the aadvantage program to book the many routes in americans network. May 03, 2016 when i wrote about that bonus i highlighted how it lowers the cost of many redemptions on etihad. Can i book flight tickets for someone else, but keep the. May 18, 2016 because the flight details show seats are available under booking code u, you can call etihad to book this flight using etihad miles. Etihad guest loyalty programme benefits etihad guest. Travel with etihad airways and set your velocity points flying. Join today and receive 500 bonus miles on your first flight. This discount is applicable from jfk flight bookings to various destinations. What i noticed is that if british airways isnt a good way to book an american airlines flight, etihad probably is.
The good news is, taxes and fees are actually quite low. How to fly the etihad apartment using american miles. Earn 5,000 welcome bonus miles when you join etihad businessconnect and take. Etihad airways, the national airline of the uae and a division of the group, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the worlds leading airlines. Book a flight with etihad airways for more choice, more value and even better journeys. Members can also avail a host of benefits and exclusive privileges as per their current tier.
May 03, 2019 of course, your options are bigger than that especially after some changes in the aadvantage program that made it cheaper to book a twosegment itinerary. Etihad holidays reserves the right to change, modify and cancel any offer without prior notice. Just load the card with money from your uae bank account onto your etihad guest card with walletplus and convert it to the currency of your choice. A journalist sits in one of the first class apartments on. You can finally book a connecting flight through the middle east with etihad.
Fly with etihad and relax with reclining seats, inflight entertainment and tasty meals. Hi, your miles balance is mileinformation please select. A bit over a week ago i wrote about the rumor that american and etihad may be cutting ties, as etihad instead pursues a partnership with united. Fly, shop, or book a hotel earn miles etihad guest. The number of miles you need to book will reflect the normal market price, so if the flight is on sale, youll need fewer miles. A oneway flight will cost you only 44,000 etihad guest miles. Guestseat reward tickets fare classes n, i and o and multiflyer tickets are not eligible for upgrade to business class or first class using miles.
If i use etihad miles to book american airlines flights, the redemption cost is determined by etihads frequent flyer program. Get 15,500 bonus velocity points on eligible first or business return flights and 7,800 bonus velocity points on eligible economy return flights with etihad. Redeeming etihad miles on american can be a great deal one. You can book a maximum of nine passengers per booking. How you can book etihads insane firstclass apartments.
Have you had an experience booking a partner award flight with etihad guest miles. You can book up to nine passengers per booking, including adults, children and infants. You can also get up to 55,000 bonus miles when you take out an etihad guest payment card and earn up to 3 miles per us dollar spent. Although american airlines recently devalued its award chart, the amount of miles needed is still quite reasonable for the amazing first class experience you will get in return. Etihad holidays book your bespoke holiday package deal. Despite any reservations i had, i wouldnt hesitate to book another award flight with etihad miles. Specific flights, routes or cities that are excluded from earning miles or award travel are listed as exceptions if applicable. Other business class booking codes do not qualify for using etihad miles. Turn your stopover into a holiday and take a break in abu dhabi.
Intermiles members travelling on flights marketed and operated by etihad airways are entitled to earn intermiles and tier miles as per the class of travel. Beach dwellers, city hoppers and adventure seekers, where will you travel to next. Signing up for credit cards through partner links earns us a commission. With an etihad guest payment card, miles from everyday shopping soon add up. Which is good, because in addition to amazing award prices on brussels airlines, you can still book american airlines flights at their predevaaluation prices. Book etihad first class online with aadvantage miles sydcdg. To know how to earn intermiles on etihad airways, visit this section. How to book etihad flights with virgin australia velocity. Flights between 5011,000 flight miles require 6,000 etihad miles while 1,0011,500 flight miles will cost you 9,000 etihad miles. Using your american airlines aadvantage miles to redeem etihad airways first class is without a doubt one of the best redemptions out there along with first class from australia to asia on malaysia airlines a350, british airways or cathay for 5060k. Only valid for cabin upgrades on etihad airways operated flights. Etihad miles may be my new favorite way to book aa flights. Book a flight with etihad guest miles etihad airways.
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