Etihad Guest miles expire after 18 months of inactivity. Starting in June 2024, you can only reset the expiration of your miles by flying on Etihad or a partner airline.
Until June 2024, you can reset your points expiration by earning at least one Etihad Guest mile such as transferring points to Etihad or redeeming Etihad Guest points.
The exception to the rule is Etihad Guest Platinum members’ miles never expire, as long as they maintain their Platinum status.
How Does Etihad Guest Compare?
Here is how Etihad Airways compares to other airlines’ mileage expiration policies:
