How Do I Change Flight Date on Etihad Airways?

You can get flight changes up to 4 hours before departure. If you change a ticket within 4 hours of departure, you will be asked to pay a no-show penalty. For tickets which don’t require you to pay a change fee, the charges for a no-show will be added to the change fee. Staying tuned to the changes in Etihad Flight change policy will help you travel hassle-free. Our Air1Network blog will offer you insight into how the airline is revising its change policy.

Can I make changes to an Etihad flight ticket?

Your ability to make a change to an Etihad flight ticket will depend on the type of ticket you have purchased. A few changes like Etihad name change, adding extra baggage or changing assigned seats may be possible up to 2 hours before departure. But changes to flight including date or route change are allowed up to 4 hours before departure. Deluxe tickets in Business or Economy will not require you to pay a change fee. Here are several things you must remember about making a change. 

• Even if you have upgraded a ticket the fare conditions of the original ticket will be considered when you request a change.

• Changes to an award seat booked with Guest Miles are permitted up to 7 days before you fly. You may be charged the fare difference in Etihad Guest Miles along with a $30 fee.

• Etihad Airways ticket date change fee has been waived for passengers who cannot fly due to a medical condition or death of a close relative.  

Beginning 29 May 2025, you may have to pay a change fee for on First class tickets also. Make sure you call the airline or Air1Network on +1-914-303-8393 or +1-844-414-9223 to know the fare conditions.

 How can I reschedule my Etihad flight ticket?

The quickest way to modify a ticket is by finding your trip on website. You can do so from the Manage My Booking section with your booking reference and last name.  If you are looking for an offline way of modifying a ticket you can do it by calling the customer care of the airline. For Etihad Airways change name on ticket, you will have to call the contact center. You may not get a name changed on a ticket if it doesn’t come under the purview of name correction. A fee of $100 may be charged for Etihad name correction. Rescheduling your Etihad flight ticket will require you to pay charges as mentioned below.

• A change fee - You may have to bear the change fee applicable to the original fare if the ticket is partially used.

• A fare difference - If it is unused you may have to pay a fare difference.

 The fare structure of Etihad has gone through a few changes. Comfort and Deluxe tickets have been introduced in First class. You can call the airline or Air1Network on +1-914-303-8393 or +1-844-414-9223 to know the flexibility you enjoy in the new fare structure.