Etihad Guest award chart (2026)
Etihad Guest is best known for the First Apartment redemption — book Etihad's flagship first class A380 cabin US-Abu Dhabi for 110K miles. Beyond that, Etihad has unique partnerships with American Airlines (5K economy short-haul), Royal Air Maroc, and several European carriers at low rates.
Award chart
All amounts shown are one-way unless noted.
| Region / Route | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US ↔ Abu Dhabi (Etihad business) | 44K | — | 72K | — |
| US ↔ Abu Dhabi (Etihad First Apartment) | — | — | — | 110K |
| Europe ↔ Abu Dhabi (Etihad business) | 22K | — | 44K | — |
| American Airlines short-haul (partner) | 5K | — | 15K | — |
| American Airlines mid-haul (≤2,500 mi) | 10K–15K | — | 30K | — |
| American long-haul (3,000+ mi) | 25K | — | 50K | — |
Top sweet spots
- 110K Etihad First Apartment US to Abu Dhabi (one of the world's most luxurious cabins)
- 5K American Airlines economy short-haul partner award (under 1,150 miles)
- 15K American Airlines first class short-haul partner award
- 44K Etihad business class one-way Europe to Abu Dhabi (great connector to Asia)
How to earn Etihad Guest miles
- Amex MR transfer at 1:1
- Capital One Miles transfer at 1:1
- Citi ThankYou transfer at 1:1
- Marriott Bonvoy at 3:1.1
Booking notes
- Book partner awards on Etihad website or via call center
- American partner awards on Etihad show online but sometimes require phone
- First Apartment availability is rare — set alerts and book immediately
- Etihad does not pass major fuel surcharges
Common pitfalls
- First Apartment availability is genuinely rare — usually 0-1 seats per flight
- Etihad's IT system has booking errors — keep transaction confirmations
- Award changes/cancellations can be slow
- Etihad Guest miles expire 18 months after last activity (shorter than most)
Frequently asked questions
What is the Etihad First Apartment?
Etihad's flagship first class product on the A380, featuring a private suite with a separate seat and bed, sliding doors, and a shower onboard. Routes US-AUH or AUH-LHR are the main First Apartment flights. 110K miles one-way via Etihad Guest is one of the best redemptions in points.
How can I book American Airlines awards with Etihad miles?
Etihad has a partnership with AAdvantage that lets Etihad Guest miles book AA short-haul awards at very low rates: 5K economy / 15K first class for flights under ~1,150 miles. Book on Etihad's website or call.
Do Etihad miles expire?
Yes — 18 months after your last earning or redemption activity. Earn or redeem at least once every 18 months to keep your balance alive.
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