For flights originating or arriving in the US or Canada. This section tells you what you can take onboard free of charge, and how much it costs to take more. See our latest promotion on an excess baggage discount.
What can I take on the flight for free?
Diamond First Class (Luggage checked in and stowed in the hold)
Carry-on luggage
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Pearl Business Class (Luggage checked in and stowed in the hold)
Carry-on luggage
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Coral Economy Class (Luggage checked in and stowed in the hold)
Carry-on luggage
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Infants - in any class of travel (
Luggage checked in and stowed in the hold)
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What else can I take on the flight for free?
The following are classified as carry-on items, and can be taken on the flight in addition to your carry-on luggage allocation.
• Handbag, pocket book or purse
• Overcoat, wrap or blanket
• Umbrella or walking stick
• Small camera and / or binoculars
• A reasonable amount of reading matter for the flight
• Collapsible wheelchair / crutches
• Braces or prosthetic devices (provided the guest is dependent on them)
• Briefcase or portable PC which is not being used as a container for transportation of articles, regarded as baggage - exception: laptop - not to be activated without flight crew knowledge / concurrence
• Mobile phone - exception: not to be utilized during flight.
I’d like to take more than my free allocation. How much will it cost?
We understand that it’s not always easy to pack within your weight limit. For an additional charge you can increase the amount of luggage you can take on your flight. Alternatively, you can send your extra weight for a reduced cost through Crystal Cargo.
Diamond First Class
For USA
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Add an additional bag of up to 23 kg (50 lbs) for US $137 |
Add an additional bag of up to 32 kg (70 lbs) for US $187 |
Items that are heavier than 32 kg (70 lbs) cannot be carried on the aircraft and must be sent by Crystal cargo |
For Canada
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Add an additional bag of up to 23 kg (50 lbs) for CAD150 to destinations in India & Pakistan only. All other destinations are CAD175. |
Add an additional bag of up to 32 kg (70 lbs) for CAD 200 to destinations in India & Pakistan only. All other destinations are CAD 225. |
Items that are heavier than 32 kg (70 lbs) cannot be carried on the aircraft and must be sent by Crystal cargo |
Pearl Business Class
For USA
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Add an additional bag of up to 23 kg (50 lbs) for US $137 |
Add an additional bag of up to 32 kg (70 lbs) for US $187 |
Items that are heavier than 32 kg (70 lbs) cannot be carried on the aircraft and must be sent by Crystal cargo |
For Canada
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Add an additional bag of up to 23 kg (50 lbs) for CAD150 to destinations in India & Pakistan only. All other destinations are CAD175. |
Add an additional bag of up to 32 kg (70 lbs) for CAD 200 to destinations in India & Pakistan only. All other destinations are CAD 225. |
Items that are heavier than 32 kg (70 lbs) cannot be carried on the aircraft and must be sent by Crystal cargo |
Coral Economy Class
For USA
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Increase the weight of one of your free bags from 23kg to 32kg for US $50 |
Add an additional bag of up to 23 kg (50 lbs) for US $137 |
Add an additional bag of up to 32 kg (70 lbs) for US $187 |
Items that are heavier than 32 kg (70 lbs) cannot be carried on the aircraft and must be sent by Crystal cargo |
For Canada
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Increase the weight of one of your free bags from 23kg to 32kg for US $50 |
Add an additional bag of up to 23 kg (50 lbs) for CAD150 to destinations in India & Pakistan only. All other destinations are CAD175. |
Add an additional bag of up to 32 kg (70 lbs) for CAD 200 to destinations in India & Pakistan only. All other destinations are CAD 225. |
Items that are heavier than 32 kg (70 lbs) cannot be carried on the aircraft and must be sent by Crystal cargo |
Etihad Airways and American Airlines Code share:
On flights operated by American Airlines carrying four digit Etihad flight numbers, please note that a fee of US $50 or more will be collected for your second bag. More information.
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Excess baggage discountEtihad Guests can pre-pay for excess baggage via the Airport Ticketing Office (ATO), City Ticketing Office (CTO) and Call Centre (within the UAE: 02 599 0000; outside the UAE: +971 2 599 0844). The Excess Baggage Vouchers (Airline Ancillary Service) will be issued as an Electronic Miscellaneous Document (EMD) and can be purchased for 5kg, 10kg, 15kg, 20KG, 25kg, 30kg & 35kg, as per the conditions below.
1. Available for sale from the time of booking until 24 hours prior to departure
2. Only available on Etihad-operated flights
3. Offered at a 10% discounted rate from the applicable airport excess baggage rates
4. Sold on the premise of:
a. use it or lose it
b. no refund for partial use. For example: a guest has 5kg excess prepaid and only requires 3kg
5. EMD can be issued for weight concept, piece concept or a combination of both where applicable
6. Guests can be issued multiple EMDs for one segment. For example, 1st EMD for weight and 2nd EMD for piece
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