Etihad Airways Checked Baggage Fees 2023 - Checked Bag Weight & Size Limits

Etihad Airways operates on a "weight concept" baggage system, meaning that there is no limit to number of checked bags allowed, as long as the total combined weight of all your suitcases does not exceed the specified weight limit for your ticket. An exception applies for flights to/from Canada and the USA, for which a "piece concept" applies, meaning there is a specified number of suitcases allowed, with a maximum weight allowance for each suitcase.

Hand Baggage Only Fares on Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways sells "Hand Baggage Only" fares on some routes - if you have purchased a "Hand Baggage Only" fare, you are not entitled to any free checked baggage allowance. You may still purchase a checked baggage allowance by adding it to your reservation online up to 4 hours before your flight, or at the airport. Remember that it is cheaper to add extra bags to your reservation online than at the airport. [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']

Etihad Airways Baggage Allowance 2023 - All Flights except Canada/USA
A weight concept applies, meaning that Etihad Airways specifies the total maximum weight allowed for your ticket. You may pack as many bags/suitcases as you like, as long as the total COMBINED weight of all bags does not exceed your specified weight limit.

Etihad Airways offers increased baggage weight allowances for their loyalty members, depending on status level. The status levels are Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.

For Economy class, the baggage allowance for non-members and Bronze members is 20kg. Silver members can carry up to 30kg, Gold members can carry up to 35kg, and Platinum members can carry up to 40kg.

In Business class, non-members and Bronze members are allowed up to 35kg of baggage. Silver members can carry up to 45kg, Gold members can carry up to 50kg, and Platinum members can carry up to 55kg.

In First class, non-members and Bronze members can carry up to 50kg of baggage. Silver members can carry up to 60kg, Gold members can carry up to 65kg, and Platinum members can carry up to 70kg.

Each bag must not exceed a size of 45cm x 90cm x 72cm. The maximum weight for any single bag is 32kg. Weight allowances can be pooled between travellers flying together on the same reservation.

Etihad Airways Baggage Allowance 2023 - Flights to/from Canada and USA
On flights to/from Canada and the USA, a "Piece Concept" applies. This means that you are allowed to bring a specified number of bags/suitcases, with individual weight limits for each item.

Economy passengers flying to/from Canada and the USA on Etihad Airways may bring 2 Checked Bags of 23 kg / 50 lbs each. Silver, Gold, and Platinum members may bring a total of 3 checked bags free of charge.

Business Class and First Class passengers may bring 3 checked bags of 32 kg / 70 lbs each.

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