Etihad Baggage Allowance, Prohibited Items and Airline Reviews

Updated on July 21, 2021 By : Admin
Etihad Baggage Allowance, Prohibited Items and Airline Reviews

Etihad Airways operates many airlines to worldwide destinations. Passengers have lot of airline choice to travel so they book a flight which seems more comfortable for them. All airlines have different facilities, service, seating, and in-flight food items to experience. Also, one must know about the airlines baggage policies and prohibited items before you fly with them. Otherwise you may end up with paying high fines to violate the airline guidelines.

Here we are with the baggage allowance by the Etihad Airlines  which you must know before you fly.

Cabin Baggage Allowance: A small carry-on bag and a personal item are allowed to carry onboard which comes under cabin baggage allowance.

Etihad allows you to check baggage policy online. It basically depends on the place of leaving and the final destination.

Enter both places and check the baggage allowances Here

The allowance is different for different classes of flight as described below (From Canada to India):

Class Items Type Allowance
Economy Deals Items you can take on board with you Cabin baggage 7 kg
Personal item, such as handbag 5 kg
Check in at the airport Checked baggage 1 23 kg
Checked baggage 2 23 kg
Economy Saver/Economy Classic Items you can take on board with you Cabin baggage 7 kg
Personal item, such as handbag 5 kg
Check in at the airport Checked baggage 1 23 kg
Checked baggage 2 23 kg
Business Class Items you can take on board with you Cabin baggage 12 Kg
Personal item, such as handbag 5 kg
Check in at the airport Checked baggage 1 32 kg
Checked baggage 2 32 kg
First Class Items you can take on board with you Cabin baggage 12 Kg
Personal item, such as handbag 5 kg
Check in at the airport Checked baggage 1 32 kg
Checked baggage 2 32 kg

 

Allowed Dimensions of Bag

Class Items Type Dimensions
Economy Deals Items you can take on board with you Cabin baggage Max width 40 cm, height 50 cm and depth 25 cm
Personal item, such as handbag Max width 30 cm, height 40 cm and depth 15 cm
Check in at the airport Checked baggage 1 Max width 50 cm, height 70 cm and depth 38 cm
Checked baggage 2 Max width 50 cm, height 70 cm and depth 38 cm
Economy Saver/Economy Classic Items you can take on board with you Cabin baggage Max width 40 cm, height 50 cm and depth 25 cm
Personal item, such as handbag Max width 30 cm, height 40 cm and depth 15 cm
Check in at the airport Checked baggage 1 Max width 50 cm, height 70 cm and depth 38 cm
Checked baggage 2 Max width 50 cm, height 70 cm and depth 38 cm
Business Class Items you can take on board with you Cabin baggage Max width 40 cm, height 50 cm and depth 25 cm
Your baggage allowance may vary depending on the fare and the channel you used to book. Please check your booking confirmation for more details.2 cabin bags with a maximum 12kg
Personal item, such as handbag Max width 30 cm, height 40 cm and depth 15 cm
Check in at the airport Checked baggage 1 Max width 50 cm, height 70 cm and depth 38 cm
Checked baggage 2 Max width 50 cm, height 70 cm and depth 38 cm
First Class Items you can take on board with you Cabin baggage Max width 40 cm, height 50 cm and depth 25 cm
Your baggage allowance may vary depending on the fare and the channel you used to book. Please check your booking confirmation for more details.2 cabin bags with a maximum 12kg
Personal item, such as handbag Max width 30 cm, height 40 cm and depth 15 cm
Check in at the airport Checked baggage 1 Max width 50 cm, height 70 cm and depth 38 cm
Checked baggage 2 Max width 50 cm, height 70 cm and depth 38 cm

 

Baggage Policy for Infants of 7 days – 23 months

If you’re travelling with an infant to or from the US and Canada, then you are permitted to take one bag weighing up to 23kg. Besides these routes all other routes, infants are allowed to take one bag weighing up to 10kg.

Children 2 – 11 years

If you are flying with a child is with a seat booked on a children’s fare, normal baggage rules will apply. You can use our baggage calculator to understand how much you can carry.

Pushchairs, carrycots and car seats

Travellers with infants and children, can also carry one pushchair, or one carrycot or one car seat for free, in addition to their checked baggage.

 Prohibited Items as a Cabin Baggage declared by Etihad Airline:

Items Prior Approval required Permitted in or as checked baggage Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Alcoholic beverages, when in retail packaging, containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume, in receptacles not exceeding 5 L, with a total net quantity per person of 5 L. Refer to local customs for more restrictive limitations. NO YES YES
Ammunition (cartridges for weapons), securely packaged (in Division 1.4S, UN 0012 or UN 0014 only), in quantities not exceeding 5 kilograms’ gross weight per person for that person’s own use. Allowances for more than one person must not be combined into one or more packages. YES YES NO
Avalanche rescue backpack, one (1) per person, containing a cartridge of compressed gas in Div. 2.2. May also be
equipped with a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism containing less than 200 mg net of Div. 1.4S. The backpack must
be packed in such a manner that it cannot be accidentally activated. The airbags within the backpacks must be
fitted with pressure relief valves
YES YES YES
Batteries (spare/loose, including lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries), for portable electronic
devices must be carried in carry-on baggage only. For lithium metal batteries the lithium metal content must not
exceed 2 g and for lithium ion batteries the Watt-hour(Wh) rating must not exceed 100 Wh. Articles which have the
primary purpose as a power source, e.g. power banks are considered as spare batteries. These batteries must
be individually protected to prevent short circuits.
More than 10
spare batteries
requires approval
NO YES
Camping stoves and fuel containers that have contained a flammable liquid fuel, with empty fuel tank
and/or fuel container – Camping stoves and fuel containers for camping stoves that have contained a flammable
liquid fuel may be carried provided the fuel tank of the camping stove and/or fuel container has been completely
drained of all liquid fuel and action has been taken to nullify the danger.
YES YES NO
Chemical Agent Monitoring Equipment, when carried by staff members of the Organization for the Prohibition of
Chemical Weapons on official travel.
YES YES YES
E-cigarettes (including e-cigars, e-pipes, other personal vaporizers) containing batteries must be individually
protected to prevent accidental activation.
NO NO YES

 

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Checked Baggage Allowance:

Passengers to/from US and Canada

Travel Class No. of Pieces Weight Limit
Economy Class 2 bags 23kg each
Business Class 2 bags 32 Kg each
First Class 2 bags 32 Kg each

 

Africa to all destinations 

Travel Class No. of Pieces Weight Limit
Economy Class 2 bags 40kg each
Business Class 2 bags 40kg each
First Class 2 bags 50kg each

 

In general Case to /from all destinations; Etihad airline Baggage Policy based on ticket type:

Ticket Type Weight Limit
Economy Deal 23kg
Economy Saver and Classic 30kg
Economy Flex 35kg
Business Class 40kg
First Class 50kg

 

For US Flights, Cabin and Checked Baggage Special Instructions:

  • Electronic devices and their accessories must be charged so that you can switch on the device for checking.
  • Electronic devices such as loose/ spare batteries, power banks, e-cigarettes, vape must be placed into your cabin-baggage or in your pocket or purse. Such items are not allowed in your checked baggage.
  • Powder like substances 350ml/ 350g /12oz or greater is not allowed in cabin baggage unless listed as an exempted item. Any item exceeding the limit may be placed in checked baggage.

Exempted Items are:

  • Medically prescribed powder substances including baby formula and cremated human remains. These items must be properly packed.
  • Duty-free items which must be in the packet as purchased
  • Electronic cigarettes are allowed to carry on board but strictly prohibited to use.

Dangerous good restricted by the airline are as follow:

Item Type Included Items
Goods & Chemicals Radioactive material

Poisons

Lithium batteries above 160Wh

Gas and gas containers

Non-safety matches

Smoke generating devices

Flammable liquid fuel such as petrol/gasoline, and diesel

Alcoholic beverages exceeding 70% by volume

Weapons ·         Pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns etc.

·         Replica and imitation firearms

·         Components of firearms

·         Toy guns of all types

·         Stun or shocking devices such as cattle prods, etc

Lighters shaped like firearms

Explosives ·         Imitation explosive material or devices

·         Ammunition

·         Blasting caps

·         Detonators and fuses

·         Explosives and explosive devices

Grenades

Battery Powered Devices Airwheels

Mini Segways

Hoverboards

Solowheels

Liquid, Gels, and Aerosols Water

Soup

Drink

Perfume

Cream

Paste

Zam Zam water

 

FAQ:-

1.> How many checked bags allowed on Etihad?

Ans:-  Two bags 

2.> Can you check in 2 bags with Etihad?

Ans:- You can check in as many bags as you like as long the total weight is within your baggage allowance. If you are flying in Economy to the US or Canada, you can check in two bags weighing up to 23kg each. Excess baggage fees will apply if either bag weighs more than 23kg.

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