Airline Miles Program

Etihad Guest

Estimated value: 1.0¢ per miles

Etihad Guest is the loyalty program of Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi. The program offers competitive pricing for Etihad's premium cabins and has been improving its transfer partner ecosystem. Key strengths: - Etihad business class (Business Studios) is an excellent product - Transfer partner from Amex, Citi, Capital One, and Bilt - Competitive award pricing for Etihad metal - Miles don't expire with qualifying activity every 18 months - Partner airlines extend booking options beyond Etihad - Family pooling for combining miles

5 Transferring Programs 1.0¢/pt

Transfer In From

Credit card programs that can transfer points to Etihad Guest

American Express Membership Rewards

1:1 ratio

Bilt Rewards

1:1 ratio

Citi ThankYou Points

1:1 ratio

Citi ThankYou Points

1:0.7 ratio

Rove

1:1 ratio

Etihad Guest Award Chart

See fixed award prices by route and cabin class

Recent Bonus History

Past transfer bonuses — useful for spotting seasonal patterns

Citi ThankYou Points

Jul 1, 2016 – Jul 31, 2016

+25%

Citi ThankYou Points

Nov 15, 2015 – Dec 31, 2015

+25%

Point Valuation

1.0¢

per miles (baseline)

Range: 0.7¢ – 1.4¢

Transfer Strategy

Inbound transfers: - Amex Membership Rewards: 1:1 - Citi ThankYou: 1:1 - Capital One: 1:1 - Bilt Rewards: 1:1 Strategy tips: - Four 1:1 transfer partners make the program accessible - Best used for Etihad metal flights through Abu Dhabi - Transfer only when you have specific availability confirmed - Etihad occasionally runs promotions with bonus miles on transfers

Redemption Tips

Best redemption values: Etihad business class: - US to Abu Dhabi: 62,500 miles one-way in Business Studios - Excellent lie-flat product with direct aisle access - Good food and service quality Etihad first class: - US to Abu Dhabi: 85,000+ miles one-way (availability is limited) - First Apartments on select A380 routes offer a private living space Connecting through Abu Dhabi: - Abu Dhabi is a good hub for connections to Asia, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent - One-stop service to many destinations not easily reached from US Partner awards: - Limited partner network compared to major alliances - Air Serbia, Gulf Air, and others bookable through Etihad Guest Avoid: - Economy awards on routes where cash fares are cheap - Partner awards with poor value - Transferring without confirmed availability

Earning Tips

Earning strategy: Credit cards: - No current US co-brand card - Earn through Amex, Citi, Capital One, or Bilt and transfer 1:1 Flights: - Etihad flights earn based on fare class and distance - Partner airline flights credit to Etihad Guest - Tier status (Silver, Gold, Platinum) through tier miles Key tips: - Transfer from card programs is the primary earning method for US-based travelers - Etihad runs occasional earn promotions on specific routes - Partner earn rates vary; check before crediting flights to Etihad Guest

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