Can I select seats on Etihad for free?
Yes, if you hold elite status with Etihad or a higher grade airfare. Otherwise, wait until online check in opens (usually 24-48 hours before a flight).
Who’s entitled to free seat selection in economy class:
| Eligibility | Economy Space Seats | Economy Standard Seats |
| Etihad Guest Platinum members | Free for yourself, and up to 50% off for eight companions on the same booking | Free for yourself plus eight companions on the same booking |
| Etihad Guest Gold members | No free entitlement. 50% off for yourself and one companion on the same booking. | Free for yourself plus one companion on the same booking |
| Etihad Guest Silver members | No free entitlement. 30% off for yourself | Free for yourself but not your companions |
| Handbag only, Sale and Value Fares Reward Seats | No free entitlement. You may be randomly allocated an Economy Space seat during or shortly before online check in. | You will be either allocated a seat at online check in, or may be able to select a seat for free during online check in. |
| Choice Plus Fares | No free entitlement. You may be randomly allocated an Economy Space seat during or shortly before online check in. | Free to select from a subset of all seats |
| Elite member of Airpoints, Aeroplan, SUMA, AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Velocity Frequent Flyer, Asiana Club, Miles & More, GarudaMiles, Falconflyer, Fortune Wings Club, Skypass, Enrich, Sindbad, Safar Flyer, ALFURSAN, Flysmiles, or Eurobonus | No free entitlement. Your entitlement is based on the fare you booked. | No free entitlement. Your entitlement is based on the fare you booked. |
Note: If you you fit into multiple categories, generally speaking, the most favourable set of privileges will apply.
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