Emirates to Etihad Airways: status match (2026)
If you hold Emirates Skywards elite status, Etihad Guest will match it to Silver or Gold (no Platinum match) for India: $99 Gold / $59 Silver. Australia: $79 Gold / $49 Silver. You'll upload proof of your existing status; India and Australia residents only. processing is typically a few days to a few weeks.
What you need from Emirates Skywards
Any qualifying Emirates elite status generally works. Emirates's upper tiers — Platinum and Gold — map most favorably. Requirement: Elite status in an accepted program plus proof of residency. See your Emirates status details.
Your Emirates elite tiers (higher generally maps to a higher Etihad Airways tier): Silver, Gold, Platinum. The exact mapping depends on your specific Emirates tier and Etihad Airways's current rules — confirm before applying.
What you get with Etihad Guest
Gold is the sweet spot — business lounge access plus a companion, extra baggage, full airport priority and a 50% bonus.
Match targets Silver or Gold (no Platinum match). Explore each tier: Silver, Gold, Platinum.
How to request the match
- Confirm your Emirates status is current and visible in your account.
- Apply via the official Etihad StatusMatch portal with proof of status and residency
- Fee: India: $99 Gold / $59 Silver. Australia: $79 Gold / $49 Silver. India and Australia residents only
Paid match, geo-restricted to India and Australia only. Valid 4 months (India) / 6 months (Australia), extendable +12 months with one Etihad return flight.
Official Etihad Airways status match page →
FAQ
- Can I match my Emirates Skywards status to Etihad Guest?
- Yes. Etihad Guest accepts status matches from Emirates Skywards, targeting Silver or Gold (no Platinum match). You'll need to prove your existing Emirates status. Fee: India: $99 Gold / $59 Silver. Australia: $79 Gold / $49 Silver. Verified 2026-08-15.
- How do I request the Emirates → Etihad Airways match?
- Apply via the official Etihad StatusMatch portal with proof of status and residency
- What does Etihad Guest Silver or Gold (no Platinum match) get me?
- Gold is the sweet spot — business lounge access plus a companion, extra baggage, full airport priority and a 50% bonus.
Sources
Verified 2026-08-15 at medium confidence. Match availability and mappings change — confirm on the official Etihad Airways page before applying.