Flights from the UK with Etihad Airways often involve Britons jetting off to long-haul, exotic locations. Routes include those to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Singapore and, and such destinations often mean Britons fancy spending a substantial amount of time there. While the hold luggage limitation on a plane is often generous – does this extend to cabin baggage. Etihad has economy, business and first class stipulations, the former of which states passengers can take two bags with them.
Its website revealed: “In addition to your checked baggage allowance, you may bring a small carry-on bag and personal item onboard.”
This breaks down as: “One cabin bag with a maximum weight of seven kg and maximum dimensions of (50cm x 40cm x 25cm) including wheels and handles.
“One personal item which must fit under the seat in front of you, with a maximum weight of five kg.
“For example, a handbag, a laptop bag or Duty Free purchase.”
For those who can afford to stump up extra cash for an upgrade to Business Class, the luggage gains may be worth it.
With this ticket, passengers can get extra bags and extra weight allowance.
Etihad states in both Business and First Class: “Two cabin bags with a maximum combined weight of 12kg and maximum dimensions per bag of (50cm x 40cm x 25cm) including wheels and handles.
“One personal item with a maximum weight of five kg.
“For example, a handbag, a laptop bag or Duty Free purchase.”
Yet despite the extra limitations, it warned: “If your bag exceeds the set limits, you will be asked to check your baggage into the hold and additional baggage charges may apply.”
This summer, Express.co.uk reported how The Points Guy UK travelled Economy class on Emirates Etihad and Qatar to work out which was the best Economy flight for the Middle East.
The team tested Emirates, Etihad and Qatar’s A380s and scored them on ticket cost, ground experience, cabin and seat, amenities and inflight entertainment, food and beverage, service and overall scores.
They ranked them and shared their verdict on how their flights went.
Manchester is served by all three airlines. The cheapest airline from here, on the dates selected by the team was Etihad, which was between £30 and £40 cheaper than Emirates and Qatar.
Birmingham and Edinburgh’s cheapest flights was with Qatar in the absence of Etihad.
Newcastle is only served by one of the Big Three and is slightly more expensive than the cheapest option at other UK airports while from Cardiff Airport the cheapest flight was with Qatar.
The Points Guys said: “Emirates and Etihad each have their own frequent flyer programs so if you fly regularly, you may even have enough points to redeem against the cost of your ticket.
“The great thing about Qatar is that it is a member of Oneworld. This means you can earn Avios when paying cash, redeem Avios against your ticket and if you have elite status, you’ll have access to lounges at airports along your journey.”
