Etihad Guest Challenge: Win up to 5 million miles in 2025 by flying to 15 newly launched year-round destinations with Etihad Airways.
The airline has launched “The Extraordinary Challenge,” a global competition encouraging new and existing Etihad Guest members to explore the world and race to win the most generous mileage prize in the loyalty program’s history.
Explore 15 New Etihad Destinations
Participants must fly to or from each of the 15 new year-round destinations launched by Etihad in 2025. These destinations include a mix of major cities and emerging hotspots across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. Travelers have until May 25, 2026, to complete the full journey.
| Region | New Destination |
|---|---|
| North America | Atlanta |
| Europe | Prague, Sochi, Warsaw |
| Asia | Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Krabi, Medan, Taipei |
| Africa | Addis Ababa, Algiers, Tunis |
| Middle East / South Asia | Peshawar |
| Southeast Asia | Phnom Penh |
How to Join the Race
To participate, travelers must be a member of the Etihad Guest loyalty program and register for the challenge on the official Etihad website. A special dashboard tracks progress through a digital passport, stamping each destination visited. A live leaderboard keeps the competition thrilling by showing each participant’s position relative to other flyers.
The challenge is open to all Etihad Guest members, regardless of when they joined the program. New members can register and immediately begin logging eligible flights to climb the ranks.
The Rewards: Up to 5 Million Miles
The top three participants to complete the challenge will receive:
- 1st Place: 5 million Etihad Guest miles
- 2nd Place: 3 million Etihad Guest miles
- 3rd Place: 1 million Etihad Guest miles
These miles can be redeemed for flights, vacation packages, or items in the Etihad Guest Reward Shop. For context, 5 million miles can cover:
- Over 500 Economy class tickets
- More than 70 Business class trips
- 40+ First class journeys
The rewards are not only generous but also flexible, giving winners the opportunity to travel, upgrade, or shop extensively through Etihad’s loyalty ecosystem.
Building a Global Travel Community
Etihad’s Extraordinary Challenge isn’t just about winning—it’s also about building a vibrant community of ambitious travelers. The interactive experience encourages members to share updates on social media using the hashtag #EYextraordinarymiles, creating inspiration and camaraderie among global participants.
Each step is celebrated, with every new stamp on the digital passport serving as a milestone toward the ultimate goal. The gamified experience adds excitement to every trip while offering participants the chance to be part of a historic event in the airline’s loyalty program.
To join the challenge and track your journey, register at etihad.com before the race closes in May 2026. With 5 million miles on the line, the time to take off is now.
