We’ve seen quite a few changes to the Etihad Guest program in recent years, both for better and worse. In this post I wanted to take a closer look at how to maximize value redeeming Etihad Guest miles, as the program’s value proposition has evolved.
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Share your questions, experiences, and thoughts below.
We can probably all agree that Etihad miles aren't useful for redemption on partner airlines, and the only reason to use Etihad miles is for redemption on its own flights in premium cabins. The universe of people who must fly on Etihad in premium cabins and must use miles to do so is likely very small. For the rest of us, why bother with such a program?
used to fly to Sydney from AUH for 60K on EY apartment, with a chauffeur waiting at SYD... sweet memories but it is time to move on...
Agree that it is time to move on. The cancellation policy renders the program essentially useless. Not even trip insurance will get you those miles back.
Ben, just letting you know that the partner award chart is actually out of date - it's been quietly devalued again, if only slightly. Note the business awards starting at 20 instead of 10. 
I've confirmed when trying to book on etihads website 🙁
Actually it seems Etihad JFK-AUH Apartment A380 is pricing at 200K while F on 787 is pricing at 160K
Etihad is great for full redemption guest seats in business and first for flights from AUD. the only issue is that they only launch 2 seats in business and 2 seats in first in guest seats.
However if you live in the uae, then you get 50% of the miles back using the emirates Islamic Etihad premier Visa card so a fantastic deal.
I agree - great offer while it lasts.
The timing of this card launch is such a bummer though, perfectly coincided with all of these negative changes to the program. It is so rare to find any Guest Seat availability!