Flying to Mahe via Abu Dhabi with Etihad: is baggage checked through, and do you get a hotel if you miss the connection or have a long layover?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 7 days ago
TL;DR
On a Moscow–Abu Dhabi–Mahe itinerary with Etihad and Air Seychelles, baggage may be accepted through to the final destination if it is issued as one ticket. If you miss the Abu Dhabi–Mahe flight because of a short connection, Etihad typically rebooks you on the next flight and may provide a free hotel.
What the community said
Travelers flying to Mahe via Abu Dhabi on an Air Seychelles + Etihad itinerary reported that baggage was accepted without issues: bags of 25 kg and 10 kg were checked under a total 40 kg allowance.
7 days ago Etihad / Air Seychelles, 40 kg baggage allowance
If your Abu Dhabi connection is very short and you miss the onward flight to Mahe, Etihad is known to rebook passengers onto the next available flight without major hassle.
7 days ago Abu Dhabi–Mahe, Etihad
If a short connection to Mahe is missed because the first flight is delayed, Etihad may provide a complimentary hotel in Abu Dhabi until the next departure.
7 days ago free hotel in Abu Dhabi