(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)FARE CHOICES
Economy Class
a) Economy Breaking Deals
b) Economy Saver
c) Economy Value
d) Economy Freedom
Business Class
a) Business Breaking Deals
b) Business Saver
c) Business Freedom
First Class
a) Freedom Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways will soon introduce eight new fare choices that will allow fliers to choose the fare package that best suits their needs.
Starting September 14 the fare choices differ in baggage allowance flexibility and include benefits that otherwise need to be purchased separately. Additionally an adapted baggage policy will provide guests with a more standardised baggage allowance structure across the Etihad Airways Partner network while also reducing the price for excess baggage charges on most routes.
All bookings ticketed from September 14 will be split into distinct fare choices. The structure for Economy Class includes Economy Breaking Deals Economy Saver Economy Value and Economy Freedom. Business Class includes Business Breaking Deals Business Saver and Business Freedom while in First Class there will only be one fare family Freedom.
Peter Baumgartner Chief Commercial Officer of Etihad Airways said: "Ultimately this is about providing choice. In most industries there is a move towards allowing customers to tailor and customise their experience and ours is no different. When it comes to booking a flight not everyone's needs are the same. Some guests want to travel light and on a budget whilst others want to be able to make last-minute travel decisions carry extra baggage or earn more miles. For example if a guest wants more flexibility more luggage and priority check in they can select our Economy Freedom fare choice."
A new baggage policy has also been announced to more flexibly respond to individual customer needs and to better align Etihad Airways with other Etihad Airways Partner airlines.
As part of the policy change the cost of excess baggage will be dramatically cut on the majority of fares. On some routes the cost of buying an additional 23kg piece of baggage will be reduced by up to 90 per cent with a further reduction of up to 30 per cent if pre-purchased directly with Etihad Airways up to 24 hours before travel. The new baggage policy will also come into effect for bookings on or after September 14.
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