Last updated: 31 October 2026.
Etihad Guest is Etihad Airways' loyalty programme. It issues Etihad Guest Miles, which you spend, and Tier Miles, which move you up five levels. Anyone aged two or over can join; companies use Etihad for Business. Members receive a digital card instead of a plastic one.
5tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Emerald
25,000Tier Miles for Silver (18,750 under the temporary 25% cut to 31 Mar 2027)
18 monthshow long Miles stay valid for Bronze, Silver and Gold members
2minimum age to join
Tiers
Bronze
- To reach it (standard)
- Free to join
- Under the temporary 25% cut (until 31 March 2027)
- Not applicable
- To keep it
- Not applicable
Silver
- To reach it (standard)
- 25,000 Tier Miles, 10,000 of them from flying
- Under the temporary 25% cut (until 31 March 2027)
- 18,750, with 7,500 from flying
- To keep it
- 20,000 (10,000 flown); 15,000 (7,500 flown) under the cut
Gold
- To reach it (standard)
- 50,000 Tier Miles, of which 20,000 are flown
- Under the temporary 25% cut (until 31 March 2027)
- 37,500, with 15,000 from flying
- To keep it
- 40,000 (20,000 flown); 30,000 (15,000 flown) under the cut
Platinum
- To reach it (standard)
- 125,000 Tier Miles, of which 40,000 are flown
- Under the temporary 25% cut (until 31 March 2027)
- 93,750, with 30,000 from flying
- To keep it
- 100,000 (40,000 flown); 75,000 (30,000 flown) under the cut
Emerald
- To reach it (standard)
- USD 150,000 of fares paid to Etihad, not counting taxes
- Under the temporary 25% cut (until 31 March 2027)
- No change
- To keep it
- The same USD 150,000 each year
- The cut is applied automatically to anyone in Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum on 17 March 2026, and to attaining or keeping a tier before 31 March 2027. Afterwards the standard figures return.
- A tier lasts 12 months from the month you qualify. For a rise, Etihad looks at a rolling 12 months; for renewal, the 12 months before the tier end date.
- Tier Miles come from flying Etihad (based on distance and fare), from selected Etihad Guest payment cards for UAE residents, and from some partners.
- A tier can be extended by six months once only in the life of an account. Silver and Gold members with a co-brand card can buy back a tier that is about to expire.
Benefits
- Core benefits start straight after you reach a tier. Then you pick custom benefits within 30 days (otherwise they are assigned), and later unlock further "beyond" benefits through extra activity.
- Bonus Miles on Etihad flights of about 25% for Silver, 50% for Gold and 100% for Platinum and Emerald.
- Silver members get dedicated Economy check-in counters at Zayed International. Gold and Platinum can use the Business and First counters at any airport, priority boarding, a 24-hour dedicated contact centre and access to Etihad's worldwide lounges on Etihad-operated flights (not SkyTeam or oneworld lounges).
- Gold and above flying Economy get fast-track immigration and baggage at selected airports.
- Platinum members enjoy 15 minutes of free spa time at Zayed International.
- Same-day flexibility lets eligible members move to a flight at least four hours earlier.
Earning Miles
- On Etihad and partner flights, hotel stays, car hire, shopping with 300+ online partners, and with Etihad Guest credit cards. In the Etihad app, up to five Visa cards can be linked for Miles on the Go.
- You can convert points from other programmes, buy up to 200,000 miles a year (300,000 for Platinum) or accelerate earning with partners.
- Miles stay valid 18 months, extended by qualifying activity. They never expire for Platinum and Emerald members.
Family membership
- An adult aged 21 or more can become head of a Family Membership, adding up to nine others. Members aged 13 or over must accept an invitation; those under 13 are added automatically.
- Everyone keeps their own Tier Miles; one person's tier does not pass to the others.
Questions travellers ask us
Where can I enrol in Etihad Guest?
Online, while booking a flight, or on board through the Wi-Fi sign-up page.
What is the Tier Miles target for Silver?
25,000, or 18,750 until 31 March 2027 for existing members.
Do my miles expire?
After 18 months unless extended by activity; Platinum and Emerald miles never expire.
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1 question and answers
Expedia Ticket # 6077491462495
Etihad Airways Reservation#: XBISCS
Travel date: Nov. 20, 2014
AD to Chicago & Detroit, MI USA
Hi...
I wanted to know a few questions please:
1. How many Guest Miles do I have now?
2. Could I could possibly use my Etihad Airways Frequent Flyer Guest Miles to upgrade to Business Class or for excess baggage?
3. How much for a Business Class upgrade on this ticket just from AD to Chicago only Nov. 20?
4. How much for 2 extra checked bags 30kg each?
Please call or email if you need more info.
Thank you! ;)
Melissa ODoherty
050-9804199
missyodoherty@gmail.com
Your miles would be known by you only by logging in at https://www.etihadguest.com/en/login/ .
Yes, you can use these miles to get excess baggage allowance and for flight upgrades to business class. To know how much of luggage you can carry extra, please enter the details at: http://www.rewards.etihadguest.com/eyloyrewards/productdetails.do?productCode=PRD11330&selectedSearchBrand=RXRpaGFkIEFpcndheXM%3D&selectedSortType=NAME .
For 2 extra bags, you would need 38,888 miles from Abu Dhabi to Chicago.
You can also upgrade your class of travel but for this to happen, you need to have sufficient miles in your account. From AD to Chicago, miles required are:
From Coral Economy to Pearl Business
56200 Etihad Guest miles if booked in Y,B,H,K,M,Q classes.
70250 Etihad Guest miles if booked in L,U,V,E classes
You can check this at : http://www.etihadguest.com/en/spend-miles/mileage-calculator/
Also, you are required to contact the Etihad Guest Service Centres for the same. Upgrades can also be had at the airport check in counters provided there are sufficient miles in your account, there is sufficient time and there is a seat available. It would be best to secure it online well before your travel date.