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TABLE OF CONTENTS
* Key Takeaways
* Etihad Guest Loyalty Program
* Earning Etihad Guest Miles With Credit Cards
* Earn Miles Through Partner Travel
* Earn Guest Miles While Shopping
* Special Programs for Earning Etihad Guest Miles
* Final Thoughts
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Etihad Guest miles can be earned by flying with Etihad Airways or any of its
21 airline partners.
* Miles can also be accumulated by transferring points from programs like
American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles, and Citi ThankYou
Points.
* Other options to earn points include hotel partner stays, rental car
bookings, and purchasing through the Etihad Guest Reward Shop.
Since its first flight took off in November 2003, Etihad Airways has developed a
reputation as a leading airline, and it has received the honor of offering the
world’s best commercial airline first class: The Etihad Residence.
Known for its modern new-generation fleets, the national airline of the United
Arab Emirates serves 40+ countries around the world. In the U.S., Etihad Airways
serves airports in Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), and
Washington, D.C. (IAD).
Members can earn miles in Etihad Guest by utilizing credit cards and a variety
of other strategies. Keep reading to learn about maximizing earning Etihad Guest
miles as quickly as possible!
ETIHAD GUEST LOYALTY PROGRAM
1. ENROLL IN ETIHAD GUEST AND EARN MILES
Sign up online for Etihad Guest, which is open to residents of any country at
least 2 years of age. You can also enroll at check-in or fill out a form in one
of the Etihad Airways lounges.
Once the first activity posts to your account, you will receive 500 bonus miles.
Signing up for the Etihad Guest Programme is free. Enroll online or at one of
the many airport lounges to start earning miles. Image Credit: Etihad Airways
2. FLY ETIHAD AIRWAYS
As an Etihad Guest member, the easiest way to earn miles is by booking flights
on Etihad Airways. The table below shows the earning ratio for each fare class:
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Fare Class
Earning Percentage
Economy
Choice Plus
100%
Choice
75%
Value or Hand baggage only
50%
Sale
25%
Guest Seat
Not eligible
Business
Choice Plus
200%
Choice
175%
Value
130%
Guest Seat
Not eligible
First
First
275%
Guest Seat
Not eligible
You can directly calculate how many miles you’ll earn on any flight using
the Etihad Airways mileage calculator.
3. ELITE STATUS TIERS
Like many airline loyalty programs, Etihad Guest miles can be redeemed for
awards. Tier Miles and Tier Segments, on the other hand, determine your elite
status based on the following earning rate:
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Cabin Class
Tier Miles per Mile Flown
Tier Segments per Segment Flown
Economy class
1
1
Business class
1
2
First class
1
3
Members begin at the Etihad Guest tier and move through the premium tiers
(Silver, Gold, and Platinum) during a 12-month rolling qualification period.
Each premium tier provides bonus miles that can be redeemed for Etihad Rewards.
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Elite Status Tier
Tier Miles/Segments to Achieve Status
Mile Expiration
Tier Miles/Segments to Maintain Status
Bonus Miles
Etihad Guest
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Etihad Guest Silver
25,000/20
18 months plus an additional 18 months with any eligible miles transaction
20,000/15
25%
Etihad Guest Gold
50,000/40
18 months plus an additional 18 months with any eligible miles transaction
40,000/30
50%
Etihad Guest Platinum
125,000/60
Miles never expire
100,000/48
75%
See a complete list of benefits associated with each premium tier.
EARNING ETIHAD GUEST MILES WITH CREDIT CARDS
4. AMERICAN EXPRESS MEMBERSHIP REWARDS
Convert American Express Membership Rewards points to Etihad Guest miles at a
1:1 ratio. That means you can earn Membership Rewards points with an American
Express credit card and move them to your Etihad Guest account.
To make the transfer, log into your Membership Rewards account and select Etihad
Guest under the drop-down menu of participating airline partners. Transfers are
almost instant, which is a plus.
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The Amex Platinum reigns supreme for luxury travel, offering the best airport
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The Platinum Card® from American Express
The Amex Platinum reigns supreme for luxury travel, offering the best airport
lounge access plus generous statement credits, and complimentary elite status.
Welcome Offer
You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you
spend $8,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months. Apply With
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Pros & Cons
Pros
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over 1,400 worldwide lounges, including the luxurious Amex Centurion Lounges,
Priority Pass lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges, and many more!
* 5x points per dollar spent on flights purchased directly with the airline or
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Cons
* $695 annual fee (rates and fees)
* Airline credit does not cover airfare (only incidentals like checked bags)
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Card Highlights
* You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards® Points after
you spend $8,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months.
Apply With Confidence and, if approved, find out your welcome offer before
deciding to accept the Card. You may not be eligible for the maximum welcome
offer amount.
* Earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points for flights booked directly with airlines
or with American Express Travel up to $500,000 on these purchases per
calendar year and earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points on prepaid hotels booked
with American Express Travel.
* $200 Hotel Credit: Get up to $200 back in statement credits each year on
prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection bookings through
American Express Travel using your Platinum Card®. The Hotel Collection
requires a minimum two-night stay.
* $240 Digital Entertainment Credit: Get up to $20 back in statement credits
each month on eligible purchases made with your Platinum Card® on one or more
of the following: Disney+, a Disney Bundle, ESPN+, Hulu, The New York Times,
Peacock, and The Wall Street Journal. Enrollment required.
* The American Express Global Lounge Collection® can provide an escape at the
airport. With complimentary access to more than 1,400 airport lounges across
140 countries and counting, you have more airport lounge options than any
other credit card issuer on the market. As of 03/2023.
* $155 Walmart+ Credit: Save on eligible delivery fees, shipping, and more with
a Walmart+ membership. Use your Platinum Card® to pay for a monthly Walmart+
membership and get up to $12.95 plus applicable taxes back on one membership
(excluding Plus Ups) each month.
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$200 in statement credits per calendar year when incidental fees are charged
by the airline to your Platinum Card®.
* $200 Uber Cash: Platinum Card® Members can get out and about and explore
their local area with $15 in Uber Cash for US rides each month, plus a bonus
$20 in December. That can be up to $200 in annual Uber savings. Simply
download the Uber app and add your Platinum Card® to your Uber account to get
started. Available to Basic Card Member only. Effective 11/8/2024, an Amex
Card must be selected as the payment method for your Uber or Uber Eats
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* $199 CLEAR® Plus Credit: CLEAR® Plus helps to get you to your gate faster at
50+ airports nationwide and get up to $199 back per calendar year on your
Membership (subject to auto-renewal) when you use your Card. CLEARLanes are
available at 100+ airports, stadiums, and entertainment venues.
* Receive either a $120 statement credit every 4 years for a Global Entry
application fee or a statement credit up to $85 every 4.5 years for a TSA
PreCheck® (through a TSA official enrollment provider) application fee, when
charged to your Platinum Card®. Card Members approved for Global Entry will
also receive access to TSA PreCheck at no additional cost.
* Shop Saks with Platinum: Get up to $100 in statement credits annually for
purchases in Saks Fifth Avenue stores or at saks.com on your Platinum Card®.
That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
* Unlock access to exclusive reservations and special dining experiences with
Global Dining Access by Resy when you add your Platinum Card® to your Resy
profile.
* $695 annual fee.
* Terms Apply.
Financial Snapshot
* APR: See Pay Over Time APR
* Foreign Transaction Fees: None
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Hot Tip: Check to see if you’re eligible for a welcome bonus offer of up to 125k
(or 150k) points with the Amex Platinum. The current public offer is as high as
175,000 points. (This targeted offer was independently researched and may not be
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BEST FOR DINING
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American Express® Gold Card
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know the in's and out's of credit card products. Bonuses, rewards as well as
rates and fees are all taken into account. Compensation from the issuer does not
affect our rating. We only recommend products we either use ourselves or
endorse.
This is the best card for food lovers who dine out at restaurants (worldwide),
order take-out and want big rewards at U.S. supermarkets!
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If you're approved and accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.
American Express® Gold Card
This is the best card for food lovers who dine out at restaurants (worldwide),
order take-out and want big rewards at U.S. supermarkets!
Welcome Offer
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you
spend $6,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months. Apply With
Confidence and, if approved, find out your welcome offer before deciding to
accept the Card. You may not be eligible for the maximum welcome offer amount.
As High As 100,000 Points (Find out your offer)
UP's Bonus Valuation*:
$1,200
Annual Fee
$325
APR
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of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit cardapplication.
Good to Excellent (670-850)
Why We Like This Card
The American Express® Gold Card is a game-changer.
With this card, you can earn 4x Membership Rewards points at restaurants, up to
$50,000 per calendar year, and you’ll also earn 4x Membership Rewards points at
U.S. supermarkets on up to $25,000 per calendar year, then 1x.
There isn’t another card on the market that offers a 1-2 punch like this. Of
course, there are several other benefits of the Gold Card as well, including
extra monthly dining rewards and more.
Pros & Cons
Pros
* 4x points per dollar at restaurants worldwide, up to $50,000 per calendar
year; then 1x thereafter
* 4x points per dollar at U.S. supermarkets, up to $25,000 per calendar year;
then 1x thereafter
* 3x points per dollar on flights purchased directly from airlines or at
AmexTravel.com
Cons
* $325 annual fee (rates and fees)
* No lounge access
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Card Highlights
* You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after
you spend $6,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months.
Apply With Confidence and, if approved, find out your welcome offer before
deciding to accept the Card. You may not be eligible for the maximum welcome
offer amount.
* Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at
restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then
1X points for the rest of the year.
* Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up
to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the
year.
* Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked
directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
* Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and
other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
* Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible
purchases.
* $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and each
month automatically get $10 in Uber Cash for Uber Eats orders or Uber rides
in the U.S., totaling up to $120 per year. Effective 11/8/2024, an Amex Card
must be selected as the payment method for your Uber or Uber Eats transaction
to redeem the Amex Uber Cash benefit.
* $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in
monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express®
Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations.
* $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year
after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy
restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in
statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
* $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120
Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with
the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory,
Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
* Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and
receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges with every booking of two
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* Foreign Transaction Fees: None
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Hot Tip: Check to see if you’re eligible for a welcome bonus offer of up to 90k
points with the Amex Gold card. The current public offer is as high as 100,000
points. (This targeted offer was independently researched and may not be
available to all applicants.)
If you’re a business owner, see our list of the best Amex business credit cards.
5. CAPITAL ONE MILES
Capital One miles transfer to Etihad Guest at a 1:1 ratio nearly instantaneous,
so you can book your award travel almost as soon as you transfer the miles into
your account.
Using Etihad Guest miles can potentially save a ton of miles when looking to
book first or business class tickets by using the Etihad Guest award chart
compared to 1 cent per point of the cash ticket price using the Capital One
Travel portal.
Make sure you have a Capital One card that has the transferable miles feature.
Here are our picks:
RECOMMENDED CAPITAL ONE CARDS THAT EARN MILES (PERSONAL)
TOP PICK
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Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
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The rating for this card has been determined by our own industry experts who
know the in's and out's of credit card products. Bonuses, rewards as well as
rates and fees are all taken into account. Compensation from the issuer does not
affect our rating. We only recommend products we either use ourselves or
endorse.
The Capital One Venture X card is an excellent option for travelers looking for
an all-in-one premium credit card.
Apply Now(at Capital One's secure site)
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
The Capital One Venture X card is an excellent option for travelers looking for
an all-in-one premium credit card.
Welcome Offer
Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months
from account opening, equal to $750 in travel.
75,000 miles
UP's Bonus Valuation*:
$1,350
Annual Fee
$395
APR
19.99% - 29.49% (Variable)
Credit Recommended
Upgraded Points credit ranges are a variation of FICO®Score 8, one of many types
of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit cardapplication.
Excellent (740-840)
Why We Like This Card
The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is the premium Capital One travel
rewards card on the block.
Points and miles fans will be surprised to see that the Capital One Venture X
card packs quite the punch when it comes to bookings made through Capital One,
all while offering the lowest annual fee among premium credit cards.
Depending on your travel goals and preferences, the Capital One Venture X card
could very well end up being your go-to card in your wallet.
Pros & Cons
Pros
* 10x miles per $1 on hotels and rental cars purchased through Capital One
Travel
* 5x miles per $1 on flights and vacation rentals purchased through Capital One
Travel
* 2x miles per $1 on all other purchases
Cons
* $395 annual fee (rates & fees)
* Does not offer bonus categories for flights or hotel purchases made directly
with the airline or hotel group, the preferred booking method for those
looking to earn elite status
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* Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3
months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel
* Receive a $300 annual credit for bookings through Capital One Travel, where
you'll get Capital One's best prices on thousands of trip options
* Get 10,000 bonus miles (equal to $100 towards travel) every year, starting on
your first anniversary
* Earn unlimited 10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One
Travel and 5X miles on flights and vacation rentals booked through Capital
One Travel
* Earn unlimited 2X miles on all other purchases
* Enjoy complimentary access to 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide, including
Capital One Lounge locations and the Partner Lounge Network
* Use your Venture X miles to easily cover travel expenses, including flights,
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* Receive up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®
Financial Snapshot
* APR: 19.99% - 29.49% (Variable)
* Foreign Transaction Fees: None
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Capital One Miles
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Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
U.P. Rating
The rating for this card has been determined by our own industry experts who
know the in's and out's of credit card products. Bonuses, rewards as well as
rates and fees are all taken into account. Compensation from the issuer does not
affect our rating. We only recommend products we either use ourselves or
endorse.
Get 2x miles plus some of the most flexible redemptions offered by a travel
credit card!
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Get 2x miles plus some of the most flexible redemptions offered by a travel
credit card!
Welcome Offer
Enjoy a one-time bonus of 75,000 miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within
3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel.
75,000 miles
UP's Bonus Valuation*:
$1,350
Annual Fee
$95
APR
19.99% - 29.49% (Variable)
Credit Recommended
Upgraded Points credit ranges are a variation of FICO®Score 8, one of many types
of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit cardapplication.
Good to Excellent Credit (670-850)
Why We Like This Card
The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is one of the most popular rewards
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high rewards rates, and flexible redemption options.
Frequent travelers with excellent credit may benefit from this credit card that
offers a lot of bells and whistles. And it offers easy-to-understand rewards
earning and redemption.
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Pros
* 5x miles per $1 on hotels, vacation rentals, and rental cars booked through
Capital One Travel
* 2x miles per $1 on all other purchases
* Up to a $120 Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee credit
Cons
* $95 annual fee (rates & fees)
* Limited elite benefits
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* Enjoy a one-time bonus of 75,000 miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases
within 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel
* Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day
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Capital One Travel, where you'll get Capital One's best prices on thousands
of trip options
* Miles won't expire for the life of the account and there's no limit to how
many you can earn
* Receive up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®
* Use your miles to get reimbursed for any travel purchase—or redeem by booking
a trip through Capital One Travel
* Enjoy a $50 experience credit and other premium benefits with every hotel and
vacation rental booked from the Lifestyle Collection
* Transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs
Financial Snapshot
* APR: 19.99% - 29.49% (Variable)
* Foreign Transaction Fees: None
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Capital One Miles
Terms Apply / Rates & Fees
Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card
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The rating for this card has been determined by our own industry experts who
know the in's and out's of credit card products. Bonuses, rewards as well as
rates and fees are all taken into account. Compensation from the issuer does not
affect our rating. We only recommend products we either use ourselves or
endorse.
The card offers unlimited miles at 1.25x per $1 and no annual fee. When you
consider the flexible rewards, frequent travelers come out on top.
Apply Now(at Capital One's secure site)
Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card
The card offers unlimited miles at 1.25x per $1 and no annual fee. When you
consider the flexible rewards, frequent travelers come out on top.
Welcome Offer
Earn a bonus of 20,000 miles once you spend $500 on purchases within 3 months
from account opening, equal to $200 in travel.
20,000 miles
UP's Bonus Valuation*:
$360
Annual Fee
$0
APR
19.49% - 29.49% (Variable),0% intro on purchases for 15 months
Credit Recommended
Upgraded Points credit ranges are a variation of FICO®Score 8, one of many types
of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit cardapplication.
Good to Excellent (670-850)
Why We Like This Card
Interested in a travel rewards credit card without one of those pesky annual
fees? Then say hello to the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card.
In addition to no annual fee, the Capital One VentureOne card offers no foreign
transaction fees.
But is this card worth its salt, or is it merely a shell of the more popular
Capital One Venture card?
Pros & Cons
Pros
* No annual fee (rates & fees)
* No foreign transaction fees (rates & fees)
* Ability to use transfer partners
Cons
* Weak earn rate at 1.25x miles per $1 spent on all purchases
* No luxury travel or elite benefits
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Card Highlights
* $0 annual fee and no foreign transaction fees
* Earn a bonus of 20,000 miles once you spend $500 on purchases within 3 months
from account opening, equal to $200 in travel
* Earn unlimited 1.25X miles on every purchase, every day
* Miles won't expire for the life of the account and there's no limit to how
many you can earn
* Earn 5X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel,
where you'll get Capital One's best prices on thousands of trip options
* Use your miles to get reimbursed for any travel purchase—or redeem by booking
a trip through Capital One Travel
* Transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs
* Enjoy 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 months; 19.49% -
29.49% variable APR after that; balance transfer fee applies
Financial Snapshot
* APR: 19.49% - 29.49% (Variable),0% intro on purchases for 15 months
* Foreign Transaction Fees: None
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Capital One Miles
There are a number of Capital One business credit cards, too.
6. CITI THANKYOU REWARDS
Citi ThankYou Rewards is one of Etihad Guest’s transfer partners. Simply earn
points with your Citi Strata Premier℠ Card or Citi Prestige® Card and transfer
them to your Etihad Guest account at a 1:1 ratio almost instantly.
Citi Strata Premier℠ Card
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endorse.
Citi Strata Premier℠ Card
Welcome Offer
For a limited time: Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first
3 months of account opening, redeemable for $750 in gift cards or travel rewards
on thankyou.com.
75,000 points
UP's Bonus Valuation*:
$1,200
Annual Fee
$95
APR
20.49% to 28.49% Variable APR
Why We Like This Card
The Citi Strata Premier℠ Card is a great all-around travel rewards card that
allows you to earn big rewards on a variety of purchases like air travel, at
restaurants, supermarkets, gas stations, and more, along with flexible
redemption options, all for a modest annual fee.
Pros & Cons
Pros
* 10x points on hotels, car rentals, and attractions booked through
CitiTravel.com
* 3x points on air travel, other hotel purchases, restaurants, supermarkets,
gas stations, and EV charging stations
* $100 annual hotel benefit
Cons
* $95 annual fee
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Card Highlights
* For a limited time: Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the
first 3 months of account opening, redeemable for $750 in gift cards or
travel rewards on thankyou.com.
* Earn 10X points per $1 spent on hotels, car rentals, and attractions booked
on CitiTravel.com.
* Earn 3X points per $1 on air travel and other hotel purchases, at
restaurants, supermarkets, gas and EV charging stations.
* Earn 1X point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
* $100 Annual Hotel Benefit: Once per calendar year, enjoy $100 off a single
hotel stay of $500 or more (excluding taxes and fees) when booked through
CitiTravel.com. Benefit applied instantly at time of booking.
* No expiration and no limit to the amount of points you can earn with this
card.
* No foreign transaction fees on purchases.
Financial Snapshot
* APR: 20.49% to 28.49% Variable APR
* Foreign Transaction Fees: None
7. MARRIOTT BONVOY CREDIT CARDS
You can earn Marriott Bonvoy points and transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to
Etihad at a rate of 3:1. Plus, for every 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points that you
transfer, you’ll receive a bonus of an extra 5,000 Etihad miles. Marriott Bonvoy
transfers to Etihad Guest take around 36 hours, so keep that in mind.
Recommended Marriott Bonvoy Cards
Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card
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know the in's and out's of credit card products. Bonuses, rewards as well as
rates and fees are all taken into account. Compensation from the issuer does not
affect our rating. We only recommend products we either use ourselves or
endorse.
A great option for Marriott hotel fans who want a no annual fee card and
automatic Marriott Bonvoy elite status.
Apply Now(at Chase's secure site)
Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card
A great option for Marriott hotel fans who want a no annual fee card and
automatic Marriott Bonvoy elite status.
Welcome Offer
Earn 60,000 Bonus Points plus 1 Free Night Award after you spend $2,000 on
purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. Free Night valued at
50,000 points. Certain hotels have resort fees.
60,000 points + 1 Free Night Award
UP's Bonus Valuation*:
$770
Annual Fee
$0
APR
20.74% - 27.74% Variable
Credit Recommended
Upgraded Points credit ranges are a variation of FICO®Score 8, one of many types
of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit cardapplication.
Good to Excellent (670-850)
Why We Like This Card
Casual travelers who like to frequent properties that are part of the Marriott
Bonvoy collection of brands may want to consider the Marriott Bonvoy Bold®
Credit Card.
The Marriott Bold card rewards cardholders for Marriott stays and gives them a
boost towards Marriott Bonvoy elite status.
Pros & Cons
Pros
* Up to 14x points per $1 on Marriott purchases
* 2x points at grocery stores, rideshare, select food delivery, select
streaming, and internet, cable, and phone services
* 5 Elite Night Credits each year
Cons
* Lower point earn rate than other Marriott Bonvoy cards
* Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status is the lowest status tier
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Card Highlights
* Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3
months from account opening.
* Pay no annual fee with the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card from Chase®!
* Earn up to 14X total points per $1 spent at thousands of hotels participating
in Marriott Bonvoy® with the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Card.
* New! Earn 2X points for every $1 spent at grocery stores, rideshare, select
food delivery, select streaming, and internet, cable, and phone services.
* 1X point for every $1 spent on all other purchases.
* New! Travel now, pay later - Break up purchases into equal monthly payments
with no interest plus no plan fees on qualifying travel purchases. Terms
apply.
* No Foreign Transaction Fees.
* Member FDIC
Financial Snapshot
* APR: 20.74% - 27.74% Variable
* Foreign Transaction Fees: None
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Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card
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know the in's and out's of credit card products. Bonuses, rewards as well as
rates and fees are all taken into account. Compensation from the issuer does not
affect our rating. We only recommend products we either use ourselves or
endorse.
Marriott loyalists will love this card's annual Free Night Award, automatic
elite status, and up to 17x points per $1 on Marriott hotel stays.
Apply Now(at Chase's secure site)
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card
Marriott loyalists will love this card's annual Free Night Award, automatic
elite status, and up to 17x points per $1 on Marriott hotel stays.
Welcome Offer
Earn 125,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in your first 3
months from your account opening.
125,000 points
UP's Bonus Valuation*:
$875
Annual Fee
$95
APR
20.74% - 27.74% Variable
Credit Recommended
Upgraded Points credit ranges are a variation of FICO®Score 8, one of many types
of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit cardapplication.
Good to Excellent (670-850)
Why We Like This Card
If you’re a frequent traveler and a Marriott loyalist, there’s a lot to love
about the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card. The card comes packed with
several great benefits like a free hotel night once a year, automatic Silver
Elite status (with a fast-track to Gold Elite status), and multiple options for
redeeming points.
Pros & Cons
Pros
* Earn big when you use your card at thousands of participating Marriott Bonvoy
hotels
* Earn big at grocery stores, gas stations, and dining
* Automatic Silver Elite Status
Cons
* $95 annual fee
* Marriott Silver Elite Status is the lowest status tier
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Card Highlights
* Earn 3 Free Night Awards (each night valued up to 50,000 points) after
qualifying purchases.
* Earn 3X points per $1 on the first $6,000 spent in combined purchases each
year on grocery stores, gas stations, and dining.
* Earn 1 Elite Night Credit towards Elite Status for every $5,000 you spend.
* 1 Free Night Award (valued up to 35,000 points) every year after account
anniversary.
* Earn up to 17X total points per $1 spent at thousands of hotels participating
in Marriott Bonvoy® with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Card.
* Receive 15 Elite Night Credits annually, automatic Silver Elite status, and
path to Gold Status when you spend $35,000 on purchases each calendar year.
* No Foreign Transaction Fees. Your points don't expire as long as you make
purchases on your card every 24 months.
* Member FDIC
Financial Snapshot
* APR: 20.74% - 27.74% Variable
* Foreign Transaction Fees: None
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Marriott Bonvoy
Terms Apply / Rates & Fees
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card
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The rating for this card has been determined by our own industry experts who
know the in's and out's of credit card products. Bonuses, rewards as well as
rates and fees are all taken into account. Compensation from the issuer does not
affect our rating. We only recommend products we either use ourselves or
endorse.
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy card gives you automatic Marriott elite status and
helps you earn more Marriott Bonvoy points on your everyday purchases.
Apply Now(at Amex's secure site)
APPLY WITH CONFIDENCE
KNOW IF YOU'RE APPROVED WITH NO CREDIT SCORE IMPACT
If you're approved and accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy card gives you automatic Marriott elite status and
helps you earn more Marriott Bonvoy points on your everyday purchases.
Welcome Offer
Earn 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you spend $5,000 in purchases
within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
85,000 points
UP's Bonus Valuation*:
$595
Annual Fee
$250
APR
19.99%-28.99% Variable
Credit Recommended
Upgraded Points credit ranges are a variation of FICO®Score 8, one of many types
of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit cardapplication.
Good to Excellent (670-850)
Why We Like This Card
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card, the latest mid-tier offering
in the Marriott Bonvoy lineup of cards, offers cardholders automatic elite
status and ways to earn more Marriott Bonvoy points on each of their stays and
daily purchases.
Pros & Cons
Pros
* 6x points per $1 at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy
* 4x points per $1 at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on up to
$15,000 in combined purchases per calendar year, then 2x points)
* 2x points per $1 on all other purchases
Cons
* $250 annual fee (rates & fees)
* Free Night Award certificate is not an automatic benefit
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Card Highlights
* Earn 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you use your new Card to make
$5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
* Earn 6X Marriott Bonvoy® points for each dollar of eligible purchases at
hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy.
* Earn 4X points at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on up to
$15,000 in combined purchases at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets per
calendar year, then 2X points).
* Earn 2X points on all other eligible purchases with the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™
Card.
* Marriott Bonvoy 1K Bonus Points Per Stay: Earn 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus
points per paid eligible stay booked directly with Marriott for properties
participating in Marriott Bonvoy.
* With complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elites status, earn up to 2.5X points
from Marriott Bonvoy® on eligible hotel purchases with the 25% Bonus Points
on stays benefit, available for Qualifying Rates.
* Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Free Night Award: Earn 1 Free Night Award after spending
$15,000 on eligible purchases on your Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ Card in a
calendar year. Award can be used for one night (redemption level at or under
50,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points) at a hotel participating in Marriott Bonvoy®.
Certain hotels have resort fees.
* 15 Elite Night Credits: Each calendar year with your Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™
American Express Card® you can receive 15 Elite Night Credits toward the next
level of Marriott Bonvoy® Elite status. Limitations apply per Marriott Bonvoy
member account. Benefit is not exclusive to Cards offered by American
Express. Terms apply.
* Plan It® is a payment option that lets you split up purchases of $100 or more
into equal monthly installments with a fixed fee. Plus, you'll still earn
rewards the way you usually do.
* $250 Annual Fee.
* Apply with confidence. Know if you're approved for a Card with no impact to
your credit score. If you're approved and you choose to accept this Card,
your credit score may be impacted.
* Terms Apply.
Financial Snapshot
* APR: 19.99%-28.99% Variable
* Foreign Transaction Fees: None
Terms Apply / Rates & Fees
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
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The rating for this card has been determined by our own industry experts who
know the in's and out's of credit card products. Bonuses, rewards as well as
rates and fees are all taken into account. Compensation from the issuer does not
affect our rating. We only recommend products we either use ourselves or
endorse.
A premium card for Marriott fans who want perks like an annual statement credit
and Free Night Award, plus a fast track to Marriott elite status.
Apply Now(at Amex's secure site)
APPLY WITH CONFIDENCE
KNOW IF YOU'RE APPROVED WITH NO CREDIT SCORE IMPACT
If you're approved and accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
A premium card for Marriott fans who want perks like an annual statement credit
and Free Night Award, plus a fast track to Marriott elite status.
Welcome Offer
Earn 95,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you use your new Card to make
$6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
95,000 points
UP's Bonus Valuation*:
$665
Annual Fee
$650
APR
19.99%-28.99% Variable
Credit Recommended
Upgraded Points credit ranges are a variation of FICO®Score 8, one of many types
of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit cardapplication.
Good to Excellent (670-850)
Why We Like This Card
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is a premium card designed
with road warriors and Marriott Bonvoy loyalists in mind.
So is the card a worthwhile addition to your wallet?
Pros & Cons
Pros
* 6x points per $1 at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy program
* 3x points per $1 on flights booked directly with airlines and restaurants
worldwide
* 2x points per $1 on all other purchases
Cons
* Steep annual fee of $650 (rates & fees)
* 6x points per $1 is the same earn rate offered with lower annual fee
alternatives like the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card
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Card Highlights
* Earn 95,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you use your new Card to make
$6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
* $300 Brilliant Dining Credit: Each calendar year, get up to $300 (up to $25
per month) in statement credits for eligible purchases made on the Marriott
Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card at restaurants worldwide.
* With Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status, you can receive room upgrades,
including enhanced views or suites, when available at select properties and
booked with a Qualifying Rate.
* Earn 6X Marriott Bonvoy® points for each dollar of eligible purchases at
hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®. Earn 3X Marriott Bonvoy® points at
restaurants worldwide and on flights booked directly with airlines and 2X
Marriott Bonvoy® points on all other eligible purchases made on the Marriott
Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card.
* Free Night Award: Receive 1 Free Night Award every year after your Card
renewal month. Award can be used for one night (redemption level at or under
85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points) at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®.
Certain hotels have resort fees.
* Each calendar year after spending $60,000 on eligible purchases on your
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, you will be eligible to
select a Brilliant Earned Choice Award benefit. You can only earn one Earned
Choice Award per calendar year. See
https://www.choice-benefit.marriott.com/brilliant for Award options.
* $100 Marriott Bonvoy Property Credit: Enjoy your stay. Receive up to a $100
property credit for qualifying charges at The Ritz-Carlton® or St. Regis®
when you book direct using a special rate for a two-night minimum stay using
your Card.
* Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®: Receive either a statement
credit every 4 years after you apply for Global Entry ($120) or a statement
credit every 4.5 years after you apply for a five-year membership for TSA
PreCheck® (up to $85 through a TSA PreCheck official enrollment provider) and
pay the application fee with your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American
Express® Card. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you
will receive access to TSA PreCheck.
* Each calendar year with your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express®
Card you can receive 25 Elite Night Credits toward the next level of Marriott
Bonvoy® Elite status. Limitations apply per Marriott Bonvoy member account.
Benefit is not exclusive to Cards offered by American Express.
* Enroll in Priority Pass™ Select, which offers unlimited airport lounge visits
to over 1,200 lounges in over 130 countries, regardless of which carrier or
class you are flying. This allows you to relax before or between flights. You
can enjoy snacks, drinks, and internet access in a quiet, comfortable
location.
* No Foreign Transaction Fees on international purchases.
* With Cell Phone Protection, you can be reimbursed, the lesser of, your repair
or replacement costs following damage, such as a cracked screen, or theft for
a maximum of $800 per claim when your cell phone line is listed on a wireless
bill and the prior month's wireless bill was paid by an Eligible Card
Account. A $50 deductible will apply to each approved claim with a limit of 2
approved claims per 12-month period. Additional terms and conditions apply.
Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
* $650 Annual Fee.
* Apply with confidence. Know if you're approved for a Card with no impact to
your credit score. If you're approved and you choose to accept this Card,
your credit score may be impacted.
* Terms Apply.
Financial Snapshot
* APR: 19.99%-28.99% Variable
* Foreign Transaction Fees: None
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Marriott Bonvoy
8. OTHER HOTEL LOYALTY PROGRAM CONVERSIONS
You have the option to transfer miles from several other hotel loyalty programs
as well. Here is a list of all transfer ratios:
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Hotel
Transfer Ratio (Hotel > Etihad)
ALL – Accor Live Limitless
4,000:2,000
Hilton Honors
10,000:1,000
IHG One Rewards
10,000:2,000
Marriott Bonvoy
3,000:1,000 with a 5,000-mile bonus for every 60,000 points transferred
Radisson Rewards Americas
10:1
Shangri-La Circle
1:1
World of Hyatt
5,000:2,000 with a 12,500-mile bonus for every 50,000 points transferred
Remember, you can also earn hotel points with hotel credit cards such as those
from IHG and Hilton hotels.
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EARN MILES THROUGH PARTNER TRAVEL
9. FLY PARTNER AIRLINES
Etihad partner airlines offer the opportunity to travel to even more
destinations. These partners allow you to earn Etihad Guest miles for flights as
long as you include your Etihad Guest Number when booking your trip. In almost
all cases, you won’t earn miles through partner award travel, only on partner
revenue flights.
The table below shows the Etihad Guest miles earning percentage for each partner
airline. Together they provide a network of more than 3,000 destinations across
6 continents.
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Airline
Miles Percentage
Airline
Miles Percentage
Air Canada
0 to 125%
Gulf Air
50% to 175%
Air Europa
0 to 150%
Hainan Airlines
0% to 250%
Air New Zealand
100%
Korean Air*
25% to 180%
Air Serbia*
0% to 175%
Malaysia Airlines
25% to 150%
All Nippon Airways*
50% to 150%
Oman Air
10% to 300%
American Airlines
25% to 250%
Royal Air Maroc
0% to 150%
Asiana Airlines
50% to 135%
Saudia
25% to 250%
Brussels Airlines
25% to 150%
Scandinavian Airlines*
50% to 200%
Etihad Airways
25% to 400%
SriLankan Airlines*
0% to 200%
EL AL
25% to 175%
Virgin Australia*
25% to 200%
Garuda Indonesia
25% to 200%
* Many of Etihad Airways’ partners provide some of the same frequent flyer
privileges as Etihad Airways, including priority check-in, priority boarding,
lounge access, bonus miles, and extra baggage allowances. Some only include
partial privileges, while others include the full suite of benefits.
Hot Tip: For more information, check out this in-depth guide to help you know
where to credit your airline miles.
10. HOTEL PARTNER STAYS
The following hotels offer Etihad Guest miles per night, stay, or $1 spent:
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Hotel
Miles/Stay
Agoda/PointsMAX
Up to 10,000 miles per stay
Booking.com
3 to 6 miles per $1 spent
Dusit Hotels & Resorts
500 miles per stay
Hyatt
From 500 miles per stay
IHG
500 miles per stay
Marriott Bonvoy
Up to 2 miles per $1 spent
Millennium & Copthorne
500 miles per stay
Minor Hotel Group
500 miles per stay
Rocketmiles
Up to 10,000 miles per night
Rotana
500 miles per stay
Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts
Up to 500 miles per stay
Travel Rewards
From 1,000 miles per night
11. RENTAL CAR BOOKINGS
Etihad Airways partners with Avis and Budget to give you plenty of opportunities
for earning Etihad Guest miles.
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Etihad Guest Bronze Member
Etihad Guest Silver Member
Etihad Guest Gold Member
Etihad Guest Platinum Member
Earn per USD Spend
3 miles
3 miles
4 miles
5 miles
Total Earn When Paid With Co-brand Card per USD Spend
3.75 miles
3.75 miles
5 miles
7.50 miles
First-time Rental Bonus
2,000
3,000
4000
5,000
Earn on Ancillary Products
150
150
150
150
Avis Preferred Join Bonus
1,000
1,000
1000
1,000
12. BOOK ETIHAD HOLIDAYS
Enjoy a vacation with Etihad Holidays and earn miles. Book a flight and hotel or
flight and car with optional extras. Image Credit: Etihad
Choose from all-inclusive trips, family vacations, beach holidays, and more with
Etihad Holidays and earn Guest miles at the same time. Whether you want to take
a tour, safari, cruise, or another trip, there is something for everyone.
Search available destinations and offers at Etihad Holidays and book your trip
there. Alternatively, you can call Etihad Holidays at 877-690-0767.
13. MILES PLUS CASH
Etihad Airlines allows you to purchase up to 25% of the miles needed for a
reward when making a redemption. It can be a great way to maximize your
earnings!
When searching for a reward, choose the Miles Plus Cash option. Use the slider
on the page to check both the total miles needed as well as the minimum number
of miles that must be redeemed. It will display how much it costs to purchase
the miles you’re allowed to buy.
By taking advantage of this option, you can pick up miles at a huge saving. For
instance, we found Miles Plus Cash offers that allow you to buy miles for as low
as 0.9 cents each!
You must book the reward online through the website and not by phone.
EARN GUEST MILES WHILE SHOPPING
14. ETIHAD GUEST REWARD SHOP
Shop at the Etihad Guest Rewards Shop and earn points for purchases. Just make
sure to set the site to your applicable country and currency at the top of the
page for accuracy. Then you can filter by a category, check out the featured
departments, and look for the best deals.
Shop with popular online retailers at the Etihad Guest Reward Shop and earn
points on all of your purchases. Image Credit: Etihad Guest
15. ETIHAD GUEST OTHER PARTNER OFFERS
Etihad Guest has a number of shopping partners, including Montblanc, The
Bicester Collection, and the utu Tax Free app.
You can leverage several other spending partners by referencing the complete
shopping/lifestyle partner list.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR EARNING ETIHAD GUEST MILES
16. ETIHAD GUEST FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
Etihad Guest Family Membership allows families to pool miles together. Image
Credit: Etihad Guest
Etihad Guest’s miles pooling program is called Etihad Guest Family Membership.
You can combine miles using the accumulated family balance via the head of
family membership. That way, you can earn rewards faster and consolidate miles
into 1 organized account.
You can have up to 8 family members, including the head of the family. Eligible
members are:
* Sisters
* Brothers
* Mother
* Father
* Spouse
* Children
* Grandchildren
* Grandparents
* Parents-in-law
* Stepparents
* Step-siblings
* Stepchildren
* Step-grandchildren
* Nephews
* Nieces
* A household helper (limited to 1)
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FINAL THOUGHTS
Earning Etihad Guest miles can be a breeze if you know all the opportunities
that are out there. Hopefully, these strategies have shown you all that is
possible.
Now it’s time to start earning miles, so you can redeem miles for Etihad flights
and other rewards.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I enroll in the Etihad Guest Programme?
Sign up for the Etihad Guest Programme online.
How does the Etihad Guest Programme work?
The Etihad Guest Programme is the loyalty program for Etihad Airways. It’s free
to join, and you can rack up miles by traveling with Etihad Airways and its
partners.
You can also make purchases with Etihad Airways’ retail partners to accrue
miles.
In addition to earning miles, your membership brings a host of other benefits
depending on the status tier, such as upgrades, lounge access, and priority
check-in.
How many miles do I need to qualify for a premium tier?
Members start at the Guest tier. Earn 25,000 tier miles or 20 tier segments to
move on to Silver. Gold requires 50,000 tier miles or 40 tier segments. Finally,
earn 125,000 tier miles or 6o tier segments to reach Platinum.
Once you reach a premium tier, you will receive bonus miles: 25% (Silver), 50%
(Gold), or 75% (Platinum).
How can I check my Etihad Miles balance?
Check your Etihad miles balance by logging in to your account.
When do Etihad miles expire?
Etihad Guest miles expire after 18 months plus an additional 18 months with any
eligible miles transaction. However, Etihad Guest miles never expire for
Platinum members.
Can I transfer miles to the Etihad Guest Programme from other loyalty programs?
Yes. Etihad Airways has many travel partners that allow you to transfer points
and miles, including Capital One Miles, Citi ThankYou Rewards, American Express
Membership Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy.
How many Etihad Guest miles are required for a trip reward?
Find out exactly how many miles you need to redeem for your trip with the
mileage calculator.
How can I contact the Etihad Guest Programme?
Call the Etihad Guest Programme at 877-690-0767, 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year.
You can also email the Guest Service Centre: guest@etihadguest.com.
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