Changes to earning points on Eithad, Y class 50% now in the lowest fare category, effective June 1st, 2012, no changes to redemption just the finish line has been moved.

http://www.etihadairways.com/sites/Etihad/global/en/guestrecognition/visitor/Pages/updates-to-the-programme.aspx

Actually you will only earn 50% for some of the lower fare classes in economy, the higher ones you will still receive 100%. Also, the miles required to upgrade from economy to business have been reduced for certain fair classes, not sure about other redemptions. You also have more baggage allowance now too.

When I go to my travel agent to book a flight, or to the Etihad website, I don't/can't choose which fare class I'm buying. So how would I be able to buy a fare which attracts 100%? Is it based on price or what? I'd been hoping that my next trip to BKK in June would give me enough miles for an upgrade to Business on the following trip. Now it seems not.

When I go to my travel agent to book a flight, or to the Etihad website, I don't/can't choose which fare class I'm buying. So how would I be able to buy a fare which attracts 100%? Is it based on price or what? I'd been hoping that my next trip to BKK in June would give me enough miles for an upgrade to Business on the following trip. Now it seems not.

It's based on price. the Etihad website shows you how many miles you would earn. I am a bit pissed, but in the end it was to good, getting 100% of miles regardless of your fare paid.

well that the end of my 6 European rtn tickets a year with Etihad, too many good airlines now on that route so I will just go over to Qatar..I only stood with Etihad for the loyalty programme and thats nothing like it was 3 years ago, Far too many people in the Lounges and more like cattle class on the flights now, business is still good but still lacking