Etihad Airways

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Based in Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways is the second largest airline in the United Arab Emirates. We have a codeshare relationship with Etihad Airways on their flights between Abu Dhabi and Australia, London, Manchester, Dublin or Geneva.

  • Type of partnership: Codeshare / Frequent Flyer
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Earning Airpoints Dollars™ 

On Etihad flights, subject to your booking class being eligible, you will earn Airpoints Dollars as per the Partner tab on our Airpoints Calculator.

 

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Earning Status Points

Status Points are not able to be earned on Etihad Airways flights.

 

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Spending Airpoints Dollars

Airpoints members can spend Airpoints Dollars on Etihad Airways flights by purchasing reward tickets through our contact centre.

 

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Elite partner benefits

No Elite Partner benefits apply.

 

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Koru benefits

No Koru benefits apply.

 

Earning Airpoints Dollars™ or Status Points on Etihad Airways

Accrual class

First class

Booking class 

F, A, R


Accrual class

Business class

Booking class 

J, C, D, W, Z


Accrual class

Full economy

Booking class 

Y, B


Accrual class

Discount economy

Booking class 

H, K, M, Q, L, V, U, E


Booking classes that are not mentioned are not eligible for accrual.