Do Etihad Guest Miles Expire? Etihad Guest Expiry Rules (2026)

Yes — Etihad Guest Miles can expire. Under Etihad Guest's rules, points lapse after 18 months of account inactivity, and earning or redeeming activity typically resets that clock.

▍ETIHAD GUEST MILES EXPIRY RULE — GAST CURATED DATA

Etihad Guest Miles expire after 18 months of complete account inactivity.
Earning or redeeming activity resets the inactivity clock.
18 months from last transaction. Post-June-2024, only earning Miles on a flight extends the clock (transfers/buying no longer reset it).

Curated · indicative. Last verified: 14 June 2026

What resets the inactivity clock

Earning Etihad Guest Miles via a flight, stay, or partner

Redeeming Etihad Guest Miles for a reward

Other partner activity — shopping, dining, card spend

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Common questions

Yes — Etihad Guest Miles expire after 18 months of inactivity. Earning or redeeming activity typically resets the clock. Gast sends local notification alerts before your points reach the threshold. Last verified: 14 June 2026.

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