Etihad Airways changes baggage limits for UAE passengers
ABU DHABI // Etihad Airways is introducing a new baggage policy, with weight allowances changing according to the route, the choice of fare and Etihad Guest membership status.
On some routes, for Economy Breaking Deals and Saver tickets, the baggage allowance per passenger has been reduced from 30 kilograms to 23kg.
On other routes, the economy class allowance has been increased for all fare choices from 30kg to two pieces of baggage at 23kg each.
On flights to and from the US and Canada, the economy class baggage weight limit is unchanged at two bags of 23kg each.
For first and business class tickets on certain routes, the allowance has been changed from 40kg and 50kg to two pieces of baggage at 32kg each.
Also, as part of the policy change, the cost of excess baggage will be cut on a majority of fares, the airline said.
On some routes the cost of buying an additional 23kg piece of baggage will be reduced by up to 90 per cent, with a further reduction of up to 30 per cent if pre-purchased directly from Etihad Airways up to 24 hours before travel.
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