If you’ve been dreaming about travelling to Europe next year, but the cost-of-living pinch has been making it hard to save your pennies then you’ll want to have a look at the massive sale Etihad Airways just dropped. 

Etihad is turning 20 and the celebration is offering its valued passengers discounted return fares to some of the hottest destinations. Want to get a taste of the best pasta in Rome? You can get to Rome and back from $1,818. Want to try Paris’ best bakeries? Check-in and fly to Paris from just $1,869 return. 

The sale is running from now till November 30 and you have to travel by 31 May 2024. If you’re a real travel buff you know that shoulder season is the new peak season so these tickets are too good to pass up. 

Here are the hottest fares currently on sale: 

• Sydney to Abu Dhabi from $1,943 (Economy, return)
• Sydney to London from $1,873 (Economy, return)
• Sydney to Dublin from $2,057 (Economy, return)
• Sydney to Rome from $1,818 (Economy, return)
• Sydney to Beirut from $1,918 (Economy, return)
• Sydney to Paris from $1,869 (Economy, return)

Guests flying in Economy on medium and long-haul flights will also receive a limited-edition, complimentary amenity tote bag. The bag comes in two collectable designs; a retro themed bag featuring a thin gold and red stripe in the spirit of Etihad’s original livery; and a 20th anniversary edition featuring the airline’s special anniversary design motif, titled ‘Icons of Abu Dhabi’.

The handy shopping style bag neatly folds into its own pocket and contains a blanket for guests to use while on board as well as a gift of Beekman hand cream, themed eye shade, ear plugs and a toothbrush kit.

Discounted fares and a free tote? Take my money. 

For more information or to book, visit etihad.com/en-au/book/special-offers

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