KHALEEJ TIMES, Saturday, Dec 11, 2021 | Jumada Al-Uola 6, 1443
Etihad issues advisory for busy December travel season
Emirates:
Abu Dhabi-based carrier said it would reward passengers who do so with 1,000
Etihad Guest Miles.
With the capital city hosting the Formula 1 season finale of the Abu Dhabi Grand
Prix, schools breaking for the end-of-year holidays, and more people regaining
their confidence to travel, December 2021 is expected to be one of the busiest
months since the pandemic began.
As a result, Etihad Airways is anticipating a high
number of passengers at Abu Dhabi International Airport this weekend and
throughout the rest of December.
Below are some tips to have a smooth journey and
avoid queues at the airport.
Early Check-in: Until December 31, guests can
use Etihad’s early check-in facility to check-in from 24 hours up to 8 hours
before their flight. One person can check-in and drop off bags on behalf of
all family members travelling together but must present the relevant
Covid-19 travel documents for the whole group. The early check-in desk is
open from 9am to 4am, seven days a week, and is located at Skypark Plaza
level three. Guests using this facility will receive two hours of free
parking at Skypark.
Arrive at the airport early: Travellers
who are not able to use the Early Check-In facility should check-in online
and arrive early to complete the airport formalities. During peak times,
check-in opens four hours before departure and closes one hour before
departure for non-US flights and two hours before departure for US flights.
Boarding for all Etihad Airways departures closes 20 minutes before
departure.
Get Verified to Fly: Travellers can visit
‘Manage my booking’ on etihad.com to upload their Covid-19 travel documents.
Approval will be shared by email giving passengers confidence that all
required documents are in place. Approved passengers can use fast-track
‘Verified to Fly’ desks at the airport, or the self-service kiosks.
Check the flight timing and departure
terminal: Given the significant increase in passenger numbers, Etihad
Airways will relocate check-in for Economy class guests travelling on select
flights. Please check the latest information on etihad.com or the Etihad
app.