Does Etihad Offer 24-Hour Free Cancellation?
The main hub of Etihad is in Abu Dhabi International Airport as it is one of the two flag carriers of United Arab Emirates. However, as an airline, it has to follow the rules laid down by the countries in which its flights originate. That’s why Etihad follows the 24-hour free cancellation for all the flights that originate in the US. In this HolidayGlobes blog, we will be giving you details on 24-hour free Etihad cancellation policy.
How can I avail Etihad Airways 24-hour free cancellation?
Every flight change or cancellation can be made conveniently by accessing the reservation from the ‘Manage Your Booking’ page of Etihad’s website. To access this page, click on the Manage button on homepage of Etihad.com. If you’re not able to access the website for some reason, you can also approach an agent at an Etihad Contact Center. Be ready to pay an Etihad cancellation fee of $30, if you’re approaching the Contact Center.
Does it mean I can cancel my Etihad flight without paying any charges?
24-hour free cancellation means that you’ll be able to make changes to your flight within 24 hours of the ticket purchase. Also, the flight should not be less than 168 or 7 days away from the date of booking. As per the, Etihad refund policy, changes or cancellations within 96 hours of your will incur a surcharge of 10%.
It looks like you still have some doubts regarding charges you need to pay. You can call Etihad customer care at +44–203–780–8204 or connect with HolidayGlobes at +44–203–657–6653.
Are there circumstances when I can avoid paying cancellation charges?
The cancellation charges will be waived in the case of the death of the person traveling or of a close relative of the person in whose name the flight has been reserved.
What if I used the loyalty program of Etihad?
Reward tickets cannot be changed which means they are non-refundable. But there are some exceptions to this.
· Guest Seat bookings — Cancellations and refunds are available for passengers in Gold and Platinum tier frequent flyers.
· Open seats — Passengers who have booked their tickets using cash and guest miles can make changes to the flights if they are operated by Etihad. Look at the 13-digit ticket number. If it doesn’t start with 067, you need to contact the travel agency or the issuing airline.
Cancellation and refund can become more trouble-some than you imagine. Let the travel experts at HolidayGlobes guide you when you call at +44–203–657–6653. You can also get in touch with Etihad customer service at +44–203–780–8204.
