Etihad Airways is running a rare promotion on buying Etihad Guest miles, allowing travelers to earn up to a 25% bonus on purchases. This is a great opportunity to book premium cabin flights at a lower cost by leveraging miles.
Buy Etihad Guest Miles with a Bonus
This limited-time offer is available until March 2, 2025, 23:59 Gulf Standard Time (March 3, 2025, 1:29 IST). The bonus is tiered as follows:
- Purchase 25,000–49,000 miles to receive a 20% bonus
- Purchase 50,000–100,000 miles to receive a 25% bonus
For example, buying 100,000 miles with the 25% bonus would yield 125,000 miles for $2,000, bringing the cost down to 1.6 US cents (INR 1.4) per mile.
The maximum miles one can purchase per calendar year is 100,000, while Platinum members can buy up to 150,000 miles (excluding bonuses). Purchased miles are usually credited within 72 hours.
Etihad Guest Airline Partners
Etihad Guest miles can be redeemed for flights on Etihad Airways and its partner airlines, including:
- Air Canada
- American Airlines
- ANA
- Asiana Airlines
- Malaysia Airlines
- Oman Air
- Saudia
- SriLankan Airlines
- Virgin Australia
- And more
Miles cannot be combined for bookings across multiple partner airlines.
Best Cards to Use for Purchasing Miles
Since the transaction is processed in USD by Points.com, using an international-transaction-friendly credit card can maximize benefits. Recommended cards include:
These cards provide additional rewards on international purchases, making the deal even more valuable.
Things to Keep in Mind
- Etihad Guest miles are the only way to book Etihad Apartments, as no other program has access to this inventory.
- Fuel surcharges can be high on some redemptions.
- Etihad Guest has restrictive policies on ticket cancellations and mileage expiration.
This promotion is ideal for travelers looking to book premium flights at a lower cost using miles.