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This month’s Bilt Rent Day is perfect for anyone eyeing luxury travel through the Middle East—or connecting onward to Asia, Africa, or Europe. If you want to know what Etihad Business Class looks like, take a look at our review here.
For November 1, Bilt is offering a transfer bonus to Etihad Guest, giving you up to 2x value depending on your elite status.
| Bilt Status | Bonus | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum | 100% | 1,000 Bilt = 2,000 Etihad Guest Miles |
| Gold | 75% | 1,000 Bilt = 1,750 Etihad Guest Miles |
| Silver | 50% | 1,000 Bilt = 1,500 Etihad Guest Miles |
| Blue (base) | 25% | 1,000 Bilt = 1,250 Etihad Guest Miles |
Linking Tip: Etihad Guest allows only one linking attempt per 24 hours. If you unlink, you’ll need to wait a full day before reconnecting.
Is this Good? Should I do it?
Etihad Guest Miles are among the more flexible non-U.S. programs—especially for redemptions on Etihad Airways’ own flights (like the A380 Apartments and Business Studios) and a wide network of partner airlines including American Airlines, Air Canada, ANA, and Royal Air Maroc.
With this month’s Rent Day transfer bonus, here’s how your Bilt points translate in real-world redemptions:
| Cabin / Route Example | Normal Etihad Rate | Bilt Platinum (2x) | Bilt Gold (1.75x) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi – Mumbai (1,200 mi, Business) | 30,000 miles | 15,000 Bilt pts | 17,200 pts |
| Abu Dhabi – Athens (2,000 mi, Business) | 35,000 miles | 17,500 pts | 20,000 pts |
| New York – Abu Dhabi (6,800 mi, Business) | 120,000 miles | 60,000 pts | 68,500 pts |
| Abu Dhabi – London (3,400 mi, First) | 120,000 miles | 60,000 pts | 68,500 pts |
| Abu Dhabi – Maldives (1,700 mi, Business) | 35,000 miles | 17,500 pts | 20,000 pts |
You can redeem miles for:
- Etihad flights and upgrades
- Partner airline awards
- Hotel stays and shopping in the reward store
While cash prices on Etihad’s premium cabins can be eye-watering (say $5-10K), strategic redemptions (like Abu Dhabi–London in Business or First) can deliver up to 5–6 cents per mile in value—making this bonus a serious opportunity.
Our take
This is one of Bilt’s better Rent Day promos—especially if you’ve been waiting for a premium international partner rather than domestic travel perks. If you’re planning an Etihad or partner redemption soon, it’s worth transferring today while the bonus is live.
If you’re not sure yet, hold off—Bilt bonuses usually rotate monthly, and you’ll want to transfer only when you have a redemption in mind (since Etihad miles aren’t as easy to transfer back).
