--- title: "Etihad Airways Review & Rating | FlightLogic" description: "Etihad Airways review: FlightLogic editorial rating 8.3/10, safety score 9.4/10. Etihad Airways operates from Abu Dhabi's new Midfield Terminal with Business…" url: https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/etihad/ source: FlightLogic (flightlogic.co.uk) licence: "Content © Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd. Cite the URL above and the page author." --- *Links marked * may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We do not provide financial advice. How we make money .* Airline review · EY # Etihad Airways Choose Well Photo: Md Shaifuzzaman Ayon / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 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. Last updated 30 June 2026 Excellent · FlightLogic editorial rating ## Should I choose Etihad Airways for my next long-haul work trip? Etihad Airways scores 8.3/10 (safety 9.4/10), ranking #9 globally — Wi-Fi is paid or route-dependent. Baggage: 23–32 kg by cabin. Economy seat pitch: 31–32"; loyalty programme: Etihad Guest. Full passenger policy tables, category scores, and the fares search follow below. **FlightLogic score** 8.3/10 **Safety** 9.4/10 **Global rank** #9 **Wi-Fi policy** Partial / paid tiers ## Who should think twice about Etihad Airways Scores mean naming who a carrier is NOT for. From our rated findings: - Smaller network than Emirates or Qatar - Etihad Guest less Avios-integrated than QR ## Pre-Trip Planning ## Passenger policies at a glance Baggage, Wi-Fi, legroom, and lounge access for Etihad Airways — expand for the full matrix. ### View full policy matrix Baggage · Wi-Fi · lounges · changes | 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 | ## Awards & Recognition - Best Gulf Carrier Lounge AUH - Business Studio innovation ## Airline Details **IATA Code** EY **ICAO Code** ETD **Hub** Abu Dhabi (AUH) **Alliance** Independent **Founded** 2003 **Fleet Size** 90 aircraft ## 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 ## Day-of Travel Support ### Compare Etihad Airways fares from the UK Search live prices on Etihad Airways (EY) routes departing from British airports. 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[Affiliate policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/how-we-make-money/#affiliate-links) ## Etihad Airways travel facts Verified baggage allowances, punctuality, fleet, safety and loyalty facts for Etihad Airways. ### Baggage & fees | Cabin bag | 1 piece 56 × 36 × 23 cm, 7 kg (premium cabins 2 bags 12 kg + 5 kg personal item) · Up to 7 kg | | --- | --- | | Checked bag (economy) | US/Canada 2 × 23 kg (Basic none); other routes vary by fare and weight/piece concept | | Checked bag (business) | 2 × 32 kg to US/Canada; weight concept elsewhere by route | | Seat selection | Free on higher economy fares; lowest fare pays | | Change fee | Varies by fare; flexible fares free, saver fares fee + fare difference | [Full baggage & fees comparison](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/baggage-fees/) · [Check your carry-on bag](https://flightlogic.co.uk/tools/carry-on-checker/) ### Punctuality 81.06% on time — Full year 2025 (arrivals within 15 min) Cirium 2025 On-Time Performance Review (Jan 2026) — Middle East & Africa top 10 Punctuality is 20% of the FlightLogic score — [see our methodology](https://flightlogic.co.uk/methodology/). ### Fleet & cabins **Fleet size** 90 aircraft **Average age** Not available **Main types** B787-9, B787-10, A350-1000, B777-300ER, A321LR **Economy pitch** 31–32 in **Business seat** Business Studio — fully flat 1-2-1 on B787/A350 **Wi-Fi** Paid; free messaging for Etihad Guest members ### Safety **Registry status** IOSA-registered IOSA-registered; UAE GCAA oversight **FlightLogic editorial safety score: 9.4/10** — our own assessment, separate from IOSA registry status. ### Loyalty **Programme** Etihad Guest **Currency** Miles Tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum ### Rating history - Q3 2026 8.3/10 Current quarter Quarterly tracking began Q3 2026 — earlier scores were not archived. Travel facts last verified July 2026 · Sources: etihad.com baggage FAQ (via search, Jul 2026) · Cirium 2025 On-Time Performance Review (Jan 2026) · Fleet age unverified — no reliable published figure found; size from FlightLogic airline profile ## About Etihad Airways 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. Key strengths: New AUH Midfield Terminal lounges. Business Studio on 787 and A350. Competitive UK–Asia business fares. Areas for improvement: Smaller network than Emirates or Qatar. Etihad Guest less Avios-integrated than QR. ## Editorial Etihad Airways Reviews ## Verified reader reviews Coming soon We are building verified reader reviews for Etihad Airways. Readers will be able to submit a review with proof of travel — a boarding pass or booking confirmation — emailed to [hello@flightlogic.co.uk](mailto:hello@flightlogic.co.uk?subject=Reader%20review%20%E2%80%94%20Etihad%20Airways). Reader scores are published separately from FlightLogic editorial ratings and never change the editorial score. ## Etihad Airways — Frequently Asked Questions ### Is Etihad Airways a good airline? Etihad Airways scores 8.3/10 overall on FlightLogic (5-Star) — an editorial expert rating, not an aggregate of consumer reviews. Strengths include New AUH Midfield Terminal lounges; Business Studio on 787 and A350. ### What is Etihad Airways's safety score? Etihad Airways scores 9.4/10 on FlightLogic's safety index — calculated separately from passenger experience using IOSA certification, accident history, fleet age, and regulatory compliance. ### What alliance is Etihad Airways in? Etihad Airways is not a member of a global airline alliance. ### Where is Etihad Airways's hub? Etihad Airways's primary hub is Abu Dhabi (AUH). The airline was founded in 2003 and operates approximately 90 aircraft. ## Similar Airlines