Where to credit Etihad Airways flights
Etihad Airways flights can earn miles in 19 frequent flyer programs, and the one that pays the most depends on your booking class. In first class, Etihad Guest earns the most, up to 300% of the distance flown in class A. In business class, Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 (tied with 5 other programs) earns the most, up to 400% of the distance flown in class P. The cheapest economy classes, like T, earn at most 25%.
Programs that earn
19
Booking classes
22
Best economy rate
250% of distance
Base member, best class
Own program earns
By distance
Etihad Guest
Etihad Airways first class: miles by booking class
Base member rates as a share of the distance flown. Elite members earn more in most programs. Pick a class to see miles for your route.
Etihad Airways business class: miles by booking class
Base member rates as a share of the distance flown. Elite members earn more in most programs. Pick a class to see miles for your route.
| Class | Most miles | Also strong | Etihad Guest |
|---|---|---|---|
| C value, comfort, deluxe | 175% Air Europa Suma, American Airlines AAdvantage, Ethiopian ShebaMiles +10 more | Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 150% · Asiana Club 150% · Hainan Fortune Wings Club 150% | 100% |
| D value, comfort, deluxe | 175% Air Europa Suma, American Airlines AAdvantage, Flying Blue +7 more | Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 150% · Asiana Club 150% · Hainan Fortune Wings Club 150% | 100% |
| I value, comfort, deluxe | 115% TAP Miles&Go | — | — |
| J value, comfort, deluxe | 200% Air Europa Suma, American Airlines AAdvantage, Flying Blue +6 more | Ethiopian ShebaMiles 175% · Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles 175% · SriLankan FlySmiLes 175% | 100% |
| P value, comfort, deluxe | 400% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026, American Airlines AAdvantage, Flying Blue +3 more | Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles 300% · Hainan Fortune Wings Club 300% · Asiana Club 200% | 100% |
| W value, comfort, deluxe | 130% Air Europa Suma, American Airlines AAdvantage, Asiana Club +12 more | Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 125% · ANA Mileage Club 125% · Malaysia Airlines Enrich 125% | 100% |
| Z value, comfort, deluxe | 130% Air Europa Suma, American Airlines AAdvantage, Asiana Club +8 more | Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 125% · ANA Mileage Club 125% · Ethiopian ShebaMiles 115% | 100% |
Etihad Airways economy: miles by booking class
Base member rates as a share of the distance flown. Elite members earn more in most programs. Pick a class to see miles for your route.
| Class | Most miles | Also strong | Etihad Guest |
|---|---|---|---|
| B basic, value, comfort, deluxe | 100% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026, Air Europa Suma, American Airlines AAdvantage +15 more | Etihad Guest 15% | 15% |
| E basic, value, comfort, deluxe | 50% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026, Air Europa Suma, American Airlines AAdvantage +9 more | Ethiopian ShebaMiles 25% · Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles 25% · Malaysia Airlines Enrich 25% | 15% |
| G basic, value, comfort, deluxe | 50% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026, Air Europa Suma, ANA Mileage Club +11 more | Malaysia Airlines Enrich 25% · SriLankan FlySmiLes 25% · Etihad Guest 15% | 15% |
| H basic, value, comfort, deluxe | 100% Ethiopian ShebaMiles, SriLankan FlySmiLes, TAP Miles&Go +1 more | Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 75% · Air Europa Suma 75% · American Airlines AAdvantage 75% | 15% |
| K basic, value, comfort, deluxe | 75% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026, Air Europa Suma, American Airlines AAdvantage +13 more | ANA Mileage Club 70% · Malaysia Airlines Enrich 50% · Etihad Guest 15% | 15% |
| L basic, value, comfort, deluxe | 75% Ethiopian ShebaMiles, SriLankan FlySmiLes, TAP Miles&Go +1 more | Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 50% · Air Europa Suma 50% · American Airlines AAdvantage 50% | 15% |
| M basic, value, comfort, deluxe | 75% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026, Air Europa Suma, American Airlines AAdvantage +13 more | ANA Mileage Club 70% · Malaysia Airlines Enrich 50% · Etihad Guest 15% | 15% |
| Q basic, value, comfort, deluxe | 75% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026, Air Europa Suma, American Airlines AAdvantage +11 more | ANA Mileage Club 70% · Asiana Club 50% · Hainan Fortune Wings Club 50% | 15% |
| R basic, value, comfort, deluxe | 250% SriLankan FlySmiLes, TAP Miles&Go, Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles | Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 110% · Air Europa Suma 110% · American Airlines AAdvantage 110% | 15% |
| T basic, value, comfort, deluxe | 25% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026, Air Europa Suma, American Airlines AAdvantage +12 more | Etihad Guest 15% | 15% |
| U basic, value, comfort, deluxe | 50% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026, Air Europa Suma, American Airlines AAdvantage +13 more | Malaysia Airlines Enrich 25% · SriLankan FlySmiLes 25% · Etihad Guest 15% | 15% |
| V basic, value, comfort, deluxe | 50% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026, Air Europa Suma, American Airlines AAdvantage +13 more | Malaysia Airlines Enrich 25% · SriLankan FlySmiLes 25% · Etihad Guest 15% | 15% |
| Y basic, value, comfort, deluxe | 100% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026, Air Europa Suma, American Airlines AAdvantage +15 more | Etihad Guest 15% | 15% |
Programs you can credit Etihad Airways flights to
Every program with an earning chart for this airline. Whether you can join one depends on the program.
- ANA Mileage Club
- Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
- Air Europa Suma
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Asiana Club
- Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- Etihad Guest
- Flying Blue
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- Hainan Fortune Wings Club
- JetBlue TrueBlue
- Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- Oman Air Sindbad
- Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- SAS EuroBonus
- Saudia Alfursan
- SriLankan FlySmiLes
- TAP Miles&Go
- Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
Frequently asked questions
Which frequent flyer program should I credit Etihad Airways flights to?
It depends on the booking class on your ticket. Across Etihad Airways' 22 booking classes, Flying Blue, JetBlue TrueBlue and Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer most often pay the most. Enter your flight in the Flight Creditor to compare every program for your exact fare.
How many miles do Etihad Airways economy tickets earn?
In the best partner program, Etihad Airways economy earns from 25% (class T) up to 250% (class R) of the distance flown. Full-fare classes earn the most and deep-discount classes the least.
How many miles does Etihad Airways business class earn?
Up to 400% of the distance flown, in Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 on class P. Most partner programs pay 125% or more on full-fare premium classes, plus elite bonuses on top.
Can I credit Etihad Airways flights to Flying Blue?
Yes. Flying Blue earns on 20 booking classes on Etihad Airways. For example, class A earns 275%, class F earns 275%, class C earns 175% and class D earns 175% of the distance flown, before elite bonuses.
Earning charts from wheretocredit.com, updated October 31, 2026. Programs change their partner charts without much notice, so confirm on the program's own earning page before you rely on a rate.