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Etihad Airways is testing a new hand baggage-only ‘Deal Fare’ on two key routes this winter season, for bookings between October 18 and December 18, allowing travellers to purchase lower cost seats in Economy Class if no checked baggage is required.
The trial fare includes a complimentary carry-on baggage allowance of 7kg and is available on flights between Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Kuwait for travel until March 31, 2018.
Etihad Airways Executive Vice President – Commercial, Mohammad Al Bulooki, said, “Passenger feedback and travel habits show that many of Etihad Airways’ customers, especially those travelling for business, weekend getaways or day trips, don’t require checked baggage, so we are testing a new lower fare on these key routes.
“As well as a great proposition for customers, this trial is an effective tool for gauging customer reaction in the real world and testing the product’s viability for wider implementation.”
This is the first of many trials the airline plans to initiate over coming months, as it looks to increase customer choice and diversify its revenues.