Etihad Airways has rolled out a new hand baggage only Deal Fare across selected destinations, providing lower fares in Economy class if no checked baggage is required.
Currently, air travellers between Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt and Azerbaijan can take advantage of the offer. It also includes a complimentary carry-on baggage allowance of 7kg.
Travellers on this 'Deal Fare' who may need to later add additional checked baggage can do so at check-in or with a 20% discount if bought in advance online. Etihad Guest members who purchase the 'Deal Fare' can continue to enjoy free checked baggage allowance.
Robin Kamark, chief commercial officer for the airline, said: ?After a successful trial of the ?Deal Fare? late last year, purchasing behaviour demonstrated guests appreciate having more choice and like to be able to select the travel option that best meets their needs. We are enhancing our product offering to align with customer feedback. Guests travelling for business, weekend getaways or day trips who like to travel light can now avail cheaper fares.?
