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About Etihad Airways

Want to save time and energy while travelling with Etihad Airways? How about using the easy online check-in facility that allows you to check-in 30 hours before the scheduled flight without leaving the home. Etihad Check-in offers multiple check-in options to customers for a more feasible flight experience.

Etihad Airways, popularly known as the national airline of the United Arab Emirates is also the second largest airline of the country after Emirates. The name Etihad means Union in Arabic. The meaning is symbolic to UAE as it represents the Middle East countries with the world. Etihad has its head office in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi near the Abu Dhabi International Airport. The airline currently operates more than 1,000 flights per week with more than 120 destinations in the Middle East, Asia, America, Europe, Australia and Africa.

Etihad Check-in Guidelines 

Etihad Airlines Check-in policy allows passengers to experience a smooth flight experience not just at the airport counter but also while boarding. The airline also offers automatic self-service check-in, bag drop  service to passengers travelling from Abu Dhabi. 

• Etihad Airways online check-in begins 48 hours to 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the flight. 
• As per Etihad Check-in policy, group reservation cannot check-in online. 
• The airline advises its customers to reach the airport at least 2-3 hours before their flights. 
• Etihad allows customers to check-in online using the web 30 hours to 1 hour before the scheduled flight departure. 
• Customers can also opt for an online check-in facility available on the airline’s official website or through its mobile app to complete Etihad flight check-in.
• According to the check-in policy, boarding passes will only be assigned in the given check-in time limit. 

Etihad Check-in Methods

The airline offers multiple check-in option check-in through the online web check-in method to self-service kiosk check-in method. Passengers who may have any query or doubt regarding their flight can seek assistance from the Etihad check-in counter at the airport. 

• Etihad Airways Online Check-in
  Customers can check-in online through the website and mobile app. Online check-in usually starts 24 hours to 48 hours before the scheduled departure time. 

• Mobile Check-in
  Passengers travelling on Etihad Airways can also check-in through a mobile check-in app to check-in for their flights. This allows passengers to carry digital boarding passes. 

• Airport Check-in Counter
  As per Etihad check-in policy, passengers should reach the airport at least 2-3 hours before the flight to complete the formalities like security, check-in baggage drop timely. 

• Premium Check-in Service
  For passengers travelling in First class and Business class, Etihad Airways offer premium check-in facilities and dedicated check-in counters for priority submission of baggage.  

• Remote Check-in Location 
  The airline may provide remote check-in facilities at certain locations such as selective hotels and partner facilities in some cities. This allows passengers to check-in from anywhere , anytime (between 48 hours-1 hour before the flight scheduled departure). 

• Abu Dhabi City Check-in 
  Travellers can check-in at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal or Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) rather than going to the airport for check-in Etihad. However, passengers who wish to avail this service can do so 24 hours before scheduled departure of the flight. 

Check-in Methods

The airline offers multiple check-in processes from online web check-in method to self-service kiosk check-in method. Passengers can also seek assistance regarding check-in, baggage, upgrades or more. 

Online Check-in Method 

Etihad web check-in policy starts 30 hours before the scheduled departure of the flights. You can also download your boarding pass right after completing the check-in from the online method. The online web check-in facility allows passengers to choose their desired seat, purchase extra baggage allowance. Furthermore, it is fairly simple to check-in Etihad via the website. 

• Access the official website of the Etihad Airways. 
• Navigate to the “Manage Booking” to proceed check-in. 
• Enter the booking reference including flight number, flight number, and last name to retrieve booking. 
• If you are travelling on a single reservation along with others, then you may have to select the number of passengers you want to check-in. 
• Review your flight details, departure and arrival timing along with passenger information. 
• Etihad also allows passengers to choose their desired seats during the online check-in process. 
• Passengers can also purchase extra baggage allowance. 
• After confirming all the provided details, click on check-in and receive your boarding pass on your registered email address. 

Mobile Check-in 

Etihad offers a user-friendly mobile app to complete Etihad check-in remotely from their home without any difficulty. The Etihad check-in time for your flight through Etihad mobile app is 30 hours to 1 hours prior departure. 

• Download the official application of Etihad Airways from the Play Store. 
• Login to the app with your credential. 
• Navigate through the application and click on “Check-in”. 
• Add your reservation number, flight number and last name. 
• Select the flight segment that you want to check-in. 
• Add required personal information and travel documents. 
• Depending upon the availability, passengers can also choose preferred seats. 
• Add your checked baggage and purchase additional baggage if needed. 
• Lastly, pay for additional charges and confirm Etihad Airlines check-in and download the digital boarding pass.  

Airport Check-in 

• Reach the airport way before the scheduled departure of your flight to complete the airport formalities timely. 
• Find the nearest Etihad check-in counter. 
• Provide the airline representative with the essential information like flight number, PNR, last name. 
• The agent will complete the check-in on your behalf. 
• Lastly, you may have to pay a surcharge of service fee based on your arrival destination.
• At last, the agent will offer you the physical boarding pass itself. 

Etihad Home Check-in Work

Etihad is known to offer impeccable services to customers for premium flight experience. Etihad’s home check-in service is one such excellent service that allows passengers to complete the Etihad check-in process including baggage drop, seat selection from the comfort of their own homes. 

Etihad Airways Home Check-in Process  

The home check-in process is fairly easy to request.

• To begin with the Home Check-in process, individuals need to MORAFIQ. 
• Download the MORAFIQ app available on the App Store. 
• The service allows check-in up to 5 hours before the flight. 
• MORAFIQ agents will arrive at the passengers location in Abu Dhabi between 24 hours to 5 hours before the scheduled departure. 
• The agents will verify your travel documents, complete the flight check-in, and will collect the luggage and provide the boarding pass and bag tags. 
• Also, passengers can select their preferred seats through online Etihad flight check-in and pay extra to carry additional baggage. 

Home Check-in Baggage Allowance 

Passengers opting for Home check-in have certain baggage restrictions depending on their flight status. 

Status	Allowance	Price
Coral	Up to 2 bags	$51
Silver	Up to 4 bags	$60
Gold	Up to 6 bags	$76
Diamond	Up tp 8 bags	$93
Platinum	Up to 10 bags	$109

Etihad Check-in Time for International Flights 

• Airport Arrival
  Airline recommends arriving at the airport 3-4 hours before the scheduled flight departure to complete formalities within deadlines. 

• Etihad Airways Check-in Time
  Etihad check-in at the airport opens 4 hours before the scheduled departure. 

• Baggage drop off
  If you have checked baggage, you must reach the airport prior to your scheduled time for Etihad check-in and baggage drop. The deadline for baggage submission is 1 hour before the scheduled flight departure. 

• Boarding Time
  Boarding for international flight usually begins 45 minutes to 1 hour before departure. 

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