Get up to 10% discount on this flight ticket on Etihad Airway's guest loyalty program if you are a Gold, Platinum and Emerald member

Etihad Airways, owned by the Abu Dhabi emirate of the United Arab Emirates, has announced that its Gold, Platinum and Emerald loyalty program members can now enjoy up to 10% discount on promo seats.

In a press release, Etihad Airways said that its guest loyalty program has enhanced its exclusive member experience with additional benefits for the programme’s promo seats, for Gold, Platinum and Emerald status Etihad guest members. Keep in mind that these promo seats are exclusively available to every Etihad guest member.

To take advantage of these seats, you need to redeem your accumulated points.


Mark Potter, Managing Director of Etihad Guest at Etihad Airways, said: “Etihad Guest (programme) strives to offer exceptional experiences and bespoke benefits exclusively for our members. The enhancements to our promo seats are designed to offer even greater value to our most engaged members. Introducing exclusive discounts allows us to ensure our members enjoy greater value and more rewarding redemption opportunities, aligning with what our members appreciate the most.”

Etihad Guest members can also take advantage of the exclusive redemption fares and discounts on flights across Etihad’s expanding network, including the 12 exciting new destinations the airline has recently announced across Asia and Africa, such as Dhaka, Shanghai, Accra and Lagos.

Here is a flow diagram showing the various tiers of the Etihad guest programme:

Source: Etihad Airways website

Here are some frequently asked questions about Etihad Airways loyalty program

1. What is a Promo seat?

Promo seats are your ticket to the most rewarding way to travel. As an Etihad Guest member, you get exclusive access to great fares, making every mile go further.

• Exclusively available for Etihad Guest members
• Fixed, reduced fares to must-visit destinations
• Pay with Etihad Guest Miles or a combination of miles and debit or credit card
• Search for Promo seats by the number of miles you want to spend or by destination

2. If there are no Promo seats available, can I still book with Etihad Guest Miles?

Yes, you can book any available seat using your Etihad Guest Miles. If you don't have enough miles, you can simply pay the balance amount with another form of payment.

3. What is included with a Promo seat fare?

When you book a Promo seat, you can choose from Value, Comfort and Deluxe fares in Economy, and Comfort and Deluxe fares in Business and First. Each fare has different benefits, whether it’s extra baggage or lounge access, and you can choose whatever works for you.

4. What are the different types of benefits of the Etihad guest tiers?

Core benefits
Every Etihad guest member automatically receives core benefits (onboard wi-fi- free chat). The higher your tier, the more valuable your benefits are.

Custom benefits
At the start, Silver Tier members and above can choose their custom Benefits once a year. The benefits you can select depends on your tier. Once you’ve selected your custom benefits, you can enjoy these perks as often as you like throughout the year, unless a specific benefit comes with a set number of uses.

Silver gives:

• 25% bonus miles
• Dedicated check-in (AUH only)
• Insurance 30% discount (AWNIC)
• Onboard Wifi (free chat)
• Tier buy back (co-brands only, with 75,000 miles)
• Guaranteed economy seat (48 hours prior)

Beyond Benefits
Gold Tier members and above can earn two special shareable rewards of your choice when you reach a certain number of miles. Once you’ve selected your Beyond Benefits, you can enjoy these perks as often as you like throughout the year, unless a specific benefit comes with a set number of uses.