Earn Flying Blue XP with Etihad Airways
Abu Dhabi's national airline, connecting the UAE capital to 70+ destinations across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Etihad has a limited Flying Blue partnership for eligible EY flights on select routes.
XP Earning Rules for Etihad Airways
As a Flying Blue member, you earn Experience Points (XP) on eligible flights marketed and operated by Etihad Airways. Earning rules may vary for specific routes or fare classes — verify on the Flying Blue website.
Verify Current Earning Rules
Etihad Airways is not a SkyTeam member — XP earnings may differ from the standard table or depend on specific routes and fare classes. Always check the official Flying Blue website before booking.
Popular Etihad Airways Routes & XP
| Route | Category | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi (AUH) ↔ Paris (CDG) | Long 1 | 8 XP | 24 XP |
| Abu Dhabi (AUH) ↔ Amsterdam (AMS) | Long 1 | 8 XP | 24 XP |
| Abu Dhabi (AUH) ↔ London (LHR) | Long 1 | 8 XP | 24 XP |
| Abu Dhabi (AUH) ↔ New York (JFK) | Long 3 | 12 XP | 36 XP |
XP amounts shown per one-way flight. Double for round trips. Use the XP Calculator for exact calculations including status bonuses.
Tips for flying with Etihad Airways
- Etihad is not a SkyTeam member. Verify which specific routes and fare classes earn Flying Blue XP before booking — not all EY flights qualify.
- Abu Dhabi to European cities falls in the Long 1 band (2000–3500 miles), earning 8 XP Economy / 24 XP Business per segment if eligible.
Etihad Airways & Flying Blue: frequently asked questions
Can I earn Flying Blue XP and Miles with Etihad Airways?
Yes. Etihad Airways is a Flying Blue partner airline; eligible flights earn Flying Blue Miles and XP when you add your Flying Blue number to the booking. Earning rules can vary by fare.
How many XP do I earn on a Etihad Airways flight?
XP depend on distance and cabin, not on the airline. For example, Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Paris (CDG) (Long 1) earns 8 XP in Economy and 24 XP in Business per one-way flight.
Do Etihad Airways flights count towards Flying Blue status?
Yes. XP earned on eligible partner flights count towards Silver (100 XP), Gold (180 XP) and Platinum (300 XP), exactly like XP earned on KLM or Air France.
Calculate your exact XP for Etihad Airways
Use the AI calculator to describe your route and get exact XP values including status bonuses and multi-leg trips.
Calculate with AIOr use the Classic calculator for manual input.