Abu Dhabi’s Etihad launches global student offer

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has launched its Global Student offer to enable students to travel frequently and with ease.

Students who book before November 30, 2020, for travel by September 30, 2021, will save up to 10 per cent on Economy and 5 per cent on Business class tickets.

Family members can also benefit from the same discount provided their tickets are booked under the same reservation and they travel with the student.

Travellers who book using this promotional fare will have an increased baggage allowance of up to 40kg in Economy and up to 50kg in Business, or one additional checked bag if travelling to/from USA or Canada.

One free date change is permitted up to 96 hours prior to travel.

Tickets must be booked using the promotional code STU10. Students must present a valid student ID or official university acceptance letter at check-in. This offer excludes departures from India and China.

Last month, Dubai carrier Emirates introduced year-long incentives for international students, encouraging them to see more of their family, and travel often.

Read: Dubai carrier Emirates offers year-long travel incentives to students and families

In related company news, Etihad announced that all its tickets, regardless of the date on which they have been booked, will include the Covid-19 insurance for those traveling until December 31, 2020.

Read: Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad Airways offers global Covid-19 insurance cover to passengers

Passengers will be covered for up to EUR150,000 of medical costs and up to EUR100 a day of quarantine costs in case of a positive diagnosis for 14 days.