Etihad Guest: Etihad First Class Apartment
115,000 Etihad Guest miles for the Etihad Apartment (First Class) US to Abu Dhabi. The Apartment is a fully enclosed suite with a double bed; among the most premium first class products in the sky. Etihad Guest miles can be transferred from Amex MR or Capital One. Fuel surcharges apply (~$400 each way); factor into net cpp.
Why this redemption is worth chasing
At 13.9¢ per point, this redemption is in the top tier of value across the entire points world. 13.9¢ means each point is worth roughly 14 times what you'd get redeeming for cash back. The cash ticket runs around $16,000, but the points cost is just 115,000, about one credit-card sign-up bonus on a premium travel card.
How to book this redemption
- 1Confirm award space first. Etihad Airways award seats can disappear in minutes. Search for the specific dates you want directly on the Etihad Guest website (or use our sweet-spot library to compare programs side-by-side first).
- 2Earn or transfer the points. If you don't already have 115,000 Etihad Guest points, transfer from a flexible bank-points card. Transfers usually complete within minutes.
- 3Book immediately after the transfer lands. Award seats can vanish between your transfer and your booking. Have the search results open when you transfer.
- 4Pay any fuel surcharges or taxes. Most awards carry $50-$300 in cash fees on top of the miles. Check the estimate before you transfer, it should still be a fraction of the cash ticket.
Common questions
- How many points do you need to fly Etihad Airways first class to Middle East?
- 115,000 Etihad Guest points one-way for first class on Etihad Airways. Cash equivalent runs around $16,000, putting this redemption at roughly 13.9 cents per point.
- Is 115,000 Etihad Guest points a good redemption?
- Yes, at 13.9¢ per point this beats the typical 1¢ baseline by 1290%. It's one of the highest-value uses of these points.
- What credit cards transfer to Etihad Guest?
- Etihad Guest accepts transfers from major flexible-points programs. Check the program's transfer partners on each bank's portal. Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Capital One Miles, and Bilt Rewards each partner with different airline programs.
- When should I transfer points to Etihad Guest?
- Transfer only after you've confirmed award space on the specific date you want. Transfers are non-reversible. Etihad Guest can devalue their award chart at any time, so if you have the points and the seat is available, book the same day you transfer.
Award pricing is set by Etihad Guest and can change with little notice. The 115,000-point figure reflects the most recent published award chart we've verified. Confirm live pricing inside your Etihad Guest account before transferring, transfers are non-reversible.