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Air France vs Etihad Airways

Side-by-side policy and rating comparison — baggage, Wi-Fi, legroom, lounges, and loyalty programmes.

Verdict

Etihad Airways scores higher on FlightLogic at 8.3/10 vs 8.1/10 for Air France. Policy comparison below covers cabin baggage, checked bags, Wi-Fi, and seat pitch.

Comparison data last updated 6 July 2026

Policy comparison

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Policy Air France Etihad Airways
Cabin baggage IncludedIncluded
Checked baggage 1×23 kg long-haul; Light no checked short-haul23–32 kg by cabin
In-flight Wi-Fi PaidPartial (messaging/select routes)
Economy seat pitch 31"31–32"
Loyalty programme Flying BlueEtihad Guest
Lounge access Air France lounges Business/La PremièreEtihad lounges AUH and partners
Changes & refunds Flex allows changesFlex fares allow changes

Individual profiles

Air France

AF · France

Expert Editorial Review

FlightLogic score: 8.1/10

Etihad Airways

EY · United Arab Emirates

Expert Editorial Review

FlightLogic score: 8.3/10

Editorial profiles

France · AF/AFR · #1 in this comparison

Air France

France is in the air

#13 Global 4-Star
8.1 / 10
Quick Answer

Air France scores 8.1/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.2/10), ranking #13 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is Air France a good airline?

Air France scores 8.1/10 (Excellent) on FlightLogic, ranking #13 globally with a safety score of 9.2/10. Air France is France's flag carrier and a SkyTeam founding member, operating a global network from Paris CDG with La Première first class, reverse-herringbone business on long-haul, and deep African and Caribbean connectivity. See full profile →

Overall 8.1 Excellent
Safety 9.2 Excellent Safety
Service 8.3 Cabin crew & ground
Value 7.6 Fare vs product
Star rating 4★ FlightLogic tier
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service
8.3
Seat Comfort
8.2
Food & Beverage
8.5
In-Flight Entertainment
8.0
On-Time Performance
7.8
Value for Money
7.6

Key facts

Hub
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
Alliance
skyteam
Founded
1933
Fleet
220 aircraft
Region
europe
IATA / ICAO
AF / AFR

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage 1×23 kg long-haul; Light no checked short-haul
In-flight Wi-Fi Paid Wi-Fi or messaging packages
Economy seat pitch 31"
Lounge access Air France lounges Business/La Première
Changes & refunds Flex allows changes
Loyalty programme Flying Blue

Strengths

  • La Première first class and CDG lounge
  • Strong African and Caribbean network
  • Flying Blue shared with KLM

Weaknesses

  • CDG connection complexity
  • Economy density on short-haul

Awards & recognition

  • Best Business Class Dining Europe
  • SkyTeam founding member

United Arab Emirates · EY/ETD · #2 in this comparison

Etihad Airways

Choose Well

#19 Global 5-Star
8.3 / 10
Quick Answer

Etihad Airways scores 8.3/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.4/10), ranking #19 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is Etihad Airways a good airline?

Etihad Airways scores 8.3/10 (Excellent) on FlightLogic, ranking #19 globally with a safety score of 9.4/10. Etihad Airways operates from Abu Dhabi's new Midfield Terminal with Business Studio, The Residence on A380, and lounges scoring 9.0/10 — a premium Gulf alternative to Emirates and Qatar. See full profile →

Overall 8.3 Excellent
Safety 9.4 Excellent Safety
Service 8.5 Cabin crew & ground
Value 8.2 Fare vs product
Star rating 5★ FlightLogic tier
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service
8.5
Seat Comfort
8.4
Food & Beverage
8.3
In-Flight Entertainment
8.2
On-Time Performance
8.2
Value for Money
8.2

Key facts

Hub
Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Alliance
Independent
Founded
2003
Fleet
90 aircraft
Region
middle east
IATA / ICAO
EY / ETD

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage 23–32 kg by cabin
In-flight Wi-Fi Partial — free messaging or select routes/cabins only
Economy seat pitch 31–32"
Lounge access Etihad lounges AUH and partners
Changes & refunds Flex fares allow changes
Loyalty programme Etihad Guest

Strengths

  • New AUH Midfield Terminal lounges
  • Business Studio on 787 and A350
  • Competitive UK–Asia business fares

Weaknesses

  • Smaller network than Emirates or Qatar
  • Etihad Guest less Avios-integrated than QR

Awards & recognition

  • Best Gulf Carrier Lounge AUH
  • Business Studio innovation

FAQ

Which is better — Air France or Etihad Airways?

Etihad Airways scores higher on FlightLogic at 8.3/10 vs 8.1/10 for Air France. Policy comparison below covers cabin baggage, checked bags, Wi-Fi, and seat pitch.

Does Air France or Etihad Airways include a carry-on bag?

Air France: Included. Etihad Airways: Included.

Which has free Wi-Fi — Air France or Etihad Airways?

Air France: Paid. Etihad Airways: Partial (messaging/select routes).

Does Air France include checked baggage?

Air France checked baggage: 1×23 kg long-haul; Light no checked short-haul.

Does Etihad Airways include checked baggage?

Etihad Airways checked baggage: 23–32 kg by cabin.