Etihad shoulders extra baggage allowance for its economy passengers

Economy class passengers struggling to travel light have a reason to pack in that extra pair of shoes as Etihad Airways increases its baggage allowance to 30kg.

The Abu Dhabi carrier announced the increase in its complimentary baggage allowance for its Coral Economy class guests earlier today, with members of the Etihad Guest programme enjoying additional allowances, with its elite members travelling in Economy now be able to check as much as 50kg of baggage on a complimentary basis.

However, restrictions do apply on the US and Canada sectors, where baggage policies are regulated on a per-piece basis.

Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We believe our generous baggage allowances will prove very popular with our guests across all cabins, from Coral Economy to Pearl Business and Diamond First class, while our Etihad Guest members enjoy even more baggage rewards.”

The new guidelines will also allow for complimentary carriage of some sporting equipment.

In addition to the standard checked baggage allowance, a guest in any cabin will be able to check in up to 15kg of scuba equipment and golf bags weighing up to 15kg on a complimentary basis.

In March 2012, Etihad increased the baggage allowance for premium passengers to 40kg for business class and 50kg for first class.
 

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