December 09, 2021 – Etihad Guest has introduced a series of sustainability-focused initiatives to reward members for making ‘green’ choices and providing options to reduce their own carbon footprint.

Etihad Airways Loyalty Programme

Conscious Choices, the new range of sustainable initiatives offered by the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has been created to support Etihad’s overarching sustainability ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, and halve 2019 emissions by 2035.

Travellers wishing to fly and spend more consciously and sustainably can now earn Tier Miles, and other rewards, for making sustainable choices.

Empowering Etihad Guest members to travel with a lighter carbon footprint, Conscious Choices rewards travellers with Tier Miles and additional benefits for carrying less baggage on board and offsetting their flights’ carbon emissions using Etihad Guest Miles.

In their daily lives, when not flying, members can earn Tier Miles by offsetting everyday emissions such as driving, with options ranging from one month to one year worth of offsets, as well as emissions such as cooling your home or cooking your dinner for a month up to a year; donating miles to a green cause; and by purchasing sustainable products from the Etihad Guest Reward Shop in partnership with Collinson and CarbonClick.

Members can also choose to ’go green’, by opting for a digital membership card instead of physical.

Rewarding members with Tier Miles helps them on their way to maintain their existing tier or upgrade to the new tier to unlock even more benefits.

Etihad is the first airline in the world to reward frequent flyers for being more sustainable in the air and on the ground.

Members’ sustainable behaviours are already being captured so they can be rewarded for offsetting their flights with Miles and purchasing sustainable products in the Reward Shop, while the full programme and benefits will go live in January 2022.

Tony Douglas, group chief executive officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “Etihad’s commitment to sustainability sits at the core of our business, and we’re pleased to welcome our eight million members to jump on board this journey to sustainability. 

“Empowering our members to offset their personal travel or shopping in a sustainable way, and be rewarded for it, gives the Etihad sustainability programme even more weight.

“While Etihad has focused on developing technology and innovative solutions for operational efficiency that will actively reduce the CO2 emissions of flying, we have placed an equal focus on the guest.

“To that end we have been developing our sustainable loyalty programme for the last year, listening to member feedback and taking into account their priorities and expectations for travel.

“Through this we have refined a programme that will provide members with the ability and incentive to travel more sustainably, while further reinforcing our position as a planet-conscious travel and lifestyle brand.”

Over the last two years, despite the challenges of Covid-19, Etihad has introduced a number of significant CO2 reduction initiatives under its Greenliner sustainability programme.

This includes adopting thousands of mangroves, using sustainable fuels, reducing contrails, flying optimised flight paths, operating more electric vehicles and working with partners who share its vision for cleaner skies.

At the recent Dubai Airshow, Etihad expanded its strategic sustainability programme to unite industry leaders including Boeing, Airbus, GE and Rolls-Royce in the most comprehensive, cross-organisational aviation sustainability initiative ever undertaken.

In October, Etihad operated its most sustainable flight ever, leveraging the learnings and efficiencies developed over the last two years to reduce carbon emissions by 72 per cent in absolute terms compared to the equivalent flight operated in 2019.

The EY20 Sustainable Flight is an example of what the future of commercial air travel looks like.

The fact that sustainability has stayed on the agenda during the pandemic is testament to just how important the topic is to Etihad.

November 30, 2021 – Etihad Airways ticket sale – For 50 hours only, Etihad Airways will be celebrating the UAE’s Golden Julibee with up to 50% off flights, the national airline’s biggest online sale ever.

Etihad Airways ticket sale 50% off flights

Available only on etihad.com and through travel agents, the sale will run from 10pm, Monday 29 November and will end at midnight, Wednesday 1 December 2021, for travel until 14 June 2022. Guests can also book now, and change their flights later with no additional costs, for total peace of mind.

Travellers flying over the National Day holidays will be treated to traditional Emirati cuisine on board Etihad and in the airline’s Lounges at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Junior guests can enjoy the exclusive dessert designed by the Youngest Emirati Chef, Aysha Al Obeidli, as part of the airline’s 50^th anniversary celebrations. Chef Aysha designed the traditional Chabab pancakes inspired by the UAE’s national flag.

Etihad Airways ticket sale

In a special commemoration of the UAE’s anniversary, guests travelling on National Day will also be given a limited edition notebook designed by Emirati artist Maitha Demithan. The notebook features a stunning illustration showing the growth of Abu Dhabi from the desert sands to the thriving city it is today, and looking forward to the future as the country continues to prosper.

In the airline’s 50 hour sale, guests can fly to any of Etihad’s select destinations, such as London, Barcelona, Doha, Rome and Singapore, with fares starting as low as AED 695 in Economy and AED 2,495 in Business.

Travellers wishing to explore the Eternal City, Rome in Etihad’s acclaimed Business suites can take advantage of the sale from as little as AED 9,995, or travel in Economy from AED 1,795. Economy fares to Amman and Colombo start at AED 995.

Etihad Wellness
Flying with Etihad is supported by the Etihad Wellness programme which has been introduced to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Etihad was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board. Etihad also requires 100% of its passengers to show a negative PCR test before boarding to protect the inflight environment, which is now recognised to be one of the best in the world. All passengers travelling with Etihad receive COVID-19 insurance, which is valid for travel until 31 March 2022.

Verified to Fly 
Guests travelling with Etihad can make use of the airline’s innovative service to simplify the process of authenticating travel documents. With Verified to Fly travellers can validate their documents before arriving at the airport, giving them the confidence that they have met all essential government and airline travel requirements before travelling to the airport.

Those wishing to book are advised to visit etihad.com or the Etihad app to view the latest sale fares, and to remain informed on the appropriate entry regulations at their end destination.