Etihad Airways opens new early check-in facility for year-end holiday peak

As the UAE prepares to host extraordinary celebrations for the country’s golden jubilee, and many tourists plan to visit the country, many residents also seize the opportunity to travel abroad during public holidays. Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi International Airport are expected to welcome a large number of passengers in the next week, and this situation will continue as the school holiday begins in mid-December.

Etihad Airways has opened a special advance check-in facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport to make the travel experience as smooth as possible. The service is available from November 25 to December 31 and allows passengers to check in from 8 hours to 24 hours before flight departure.

Using this service, one person can check in and check baggage on behalf of family members traveling together, but must present the entire group’s travel and COVID-19 related documents. The early check-in desk is open from 9 am to 4 am, 7 days a week, and is located on the third floor of Skypark Plaza. Guests using this facility will receive two hours of free parking at Skypark upon check-in.

In addition, guests can also use Etihad’s Home Check-In service to check in comfortably at home. Before leaving home, check your luggage, choose your seat, and collect your boarding pass and luggage tag. When the flight time comes, you can skip the line and go to the airport easily. Starting at 220 AED, travelers can use promo code EYWINTER10 to save 10% on all family check-in packages before January 15, 2022.

Important tips for a smooth travel experience provided by Etihad Airways:

1. If possible, please use the Home Check-in or Early Check-in facility.If not, please Check in online and arrive early. During peak hours, economy class check-in for non-US flights opens 4 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before departure. Check-in in Business Class and First Class is closed 45 minutes before departure. For U.S. flights, check-in is closed two hours before flight departure. Boarding on all Etihad Airways flights is closed 20 minutes before departure.
2. Verify flight? Visit “Manage My Booking” on etihad.com to share Covid-related travel documents. Approvals will be shared via email to assure passengers that all necessary documents are in place. Approved passengers can use the airport’s fast-track “verified flight” desk or self-service kiosk.

3. Important-check flight time and departure terminalIn view of the substantial increase in the number of passengers, Etihad Airways will reschedule the check-in procedures for economy class passengers on certain flights. Check for the latest information on etihad.com or the Etihad app.
4. Check destination requirements. Due to frequent changes in travel restrictions, Etihad recommends visiting etihad.com/destinationguide for the latest updates before starting the journey.
5. When traveling to the U.S., Benefit from the United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP), which means that all immigration and customs procedures will be completed in Abu Dhabi before departure. Guests must arrive at the USCBP facility no later than 90 minutes before departure.

6. Check your baggage allowance before leaving for the airport: The cabin baggage allowance for economy class is 7 kg, and for passengers in first class and business class, it is 12 kg. The maximum size of carry-on luggage is 50cm in height, 25cm in depth and 40cm in width. Or, pre-purchase additional checked baggage at a special price on etihad.com or through the app before departure.

7. Etihad Airways Business Class Lounge Guests who wish to enjoy Etihad’s quality hospitality before boarding can use it. Guests travelling in economy class can purchase the right to use the Etihad Lounge. Guests staying in premium cabins can enter for free.