Etihad launches flights to Bali

It may come as a surprise to learn that Etihad does not currently fly to Bali despite its huge popularity.

This will change from 23rd April 2024 when the airline launches non-stop flights to the Indonesian island four times a week.

Although less relevant from a UK perspective, flights have been timed so that you can enjoy a long weekend on the island with departures on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays and returns on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

The flight will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with its Business Studio seat. This is the same Business Studio seat as I reviewed on Etihad’s A380. Despite its age, this is an excellent product that remains competitive with many of the newest business class seats, so you are getting a top experience.

Flights weren’t bookable when we received the press release but they may now be available on the Etihad website.

PS if you’re looking for hotel recommendations, we’ve reviewed the Ritz-Carlton Reserve Mandapa in Ubud and the Andaz Bali in Sanur.

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How to earn Etihad Guest miles from UK credit cards (April 2025)

Etihad Guest does not have a UK credit card.  However, you can earn Etihad Guest miles by converting Membership Rewards points earned from selected UK American Express cards.

Cards earning Membership Rewards points include:

• American Express Preferred Rewards Gold (review here, apply here) – sign-up bonus of 20,000 Membership Rewards points converts into 20,000 Etihad Guest miles. This card is FREE for your first year and also comes with four free airport lounge passes.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on the ‘free for a year’ American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card is increased from 20,000 Membership Rewards points to 30,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (30,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

• The Platinum Card from American Express (review here, apply here) – sign-up bonus of 50,000 Membership Rewards points converts into 50,000 Etihad Guest miles.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

• American Express Rewards credit card (review here, apply here) – sign-up bonus of 10,000 Membership Rewards points converts into 10,000 Etihad Guest miles. This card is FREE for life.

Membership Rewards points convert at 1:1 into Etihad Guest miles which is an attractive rate.  The cards above all earn 1 Membership Rewards point per £1 spent on your card, which converts to 1 Etihad Guest mile.

The American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card earns double points (2 per £1) on all flights you charge to it, not just with Etihad but with any airline.