Etihad Expands Hand Baggage Only Fares to Destinations in Europe and Asia

Etihad Airways has expanded its hand baggage only fares to include destinations across Europe and Asia.

The special fares, which allow travellers to purchase lower fares in Economy Class if no checked baggage is required and include a complimentary carry-on baggage allowance of 7kg, was initially only available on flights between Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt and Azerbaijan.

Throughout July and August 2020, Etihad is introducing the ‘Deal Fare’, as it is called, on new routes including: Belarus, Greece, India, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Serbia, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Turkey.

“Following its success within the GCC region, we are excited to include more destinations that are six hours or less from Abu Dhabi to our ‘Deal Fare’, giving our guests more options to pack light when travelling for business, weekend getaways or day trips,” said Robin Kamark, Etihad Airways Chief Commercial Officer. “However, due to current government restrictions in place while travelling during the COVID19 pandemic, guests are only allowed to bring 5kg of personal hand luggage on board while the complimentary 7kg carry-on baggage allowance attached to the ‘Deal Fare’ will be checked-in for free until restrictions are lifted.”

Etihad Guest members who purchase the ‘Deal Fare’ can continue to enjoy an additional free checked baggage allowance (Etihad Guest Silver – 10kg, Etihad Guest Gold – 15kg and Etihad Guest Platinum – 20kg).

Before buying a ticket, passengers should check they have whatever insurance they need, and also verify very carefully with the relevant authorities for all the latest required regulations of not only their final destination, but also the airport they will fly from, return to, and any they may need to transit in.

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