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Re: Ethiad Airlines & AD
Originally Posted by maranelloman
(Post 5627970)
Many thanks for the comments on the airlines people. Ethiad will be getting my hard earned euros.
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Re: Ethiad Airlines & AD
AUH really isn't bad. The lounge accessed with the Amex is far nicer than that in Dubai (though Dubai's BA lounge is better than both - when it's open). It's nowhere near as far to walk from road to gate as DXB, but neither is it as drab and unfriendly as SHJ.
Only at DXB does egate seem to work reliably, though. |
Re: Ethiad Airlines & AD
Originally Posted by typical
(Post 5628122)
AUH really isn't bad. The lounge accessed with the Amex is far nicer than that in Dubai (though Dubai's BA lounge is better than both - when it's open). It's nowhere near as far to walk from road to gate as DXB, but neither is it as drab and unfriendly as SHJ.
Only at DXB does egate seem to work reliably, though. Now that is a major concession........ it's not so many years ago that I was subjected to a very unpleasant interrogation at the airport for bringing in some gifts wrapped in paper with Father Christmas on it...... |
Re: Ethiad Airlines & AD
Originally Posted by The Dean
(Post 5628150)
STOP PRESS - E-gates are being installed at Riyadh airport.
Now that is a major concession........ it's not so many years ago that I was subjected to a very unpleasant interrogation at the airport for bringing in some gifts wrapped in paper with Father Christmas on it...... And even if they help skip the nasty lines for immigration, they won't help you get through customs with Father Christmas wrapping paper. |
Re: Ethiad Airlines & AD
Originally Posted by typical
(Post 5628167)
Don't hold your breath. The wood panels have been there for months.
And even if they help skip the nasty lines for immigration, they won't help you get through customs with Father Christmas wrapping paper. Saudi is definitely relaxing the Islamic attitudes (I feel more comfortable there than in any of my three previous tours of duty dating back to 1992). And do any other Saudi-based Bored members know what has happened to the mutawas? They're becoming known for their invisibility....... |
Re: Ethiad Airlines & AD
is this were I tell people about my love for Egate....I love it
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Re: Ethiad Airlines & AD
Originally Posted by The Dean
(Post 5628187)
And do any other Saudi-based Bored members know what has happened to the mutawas? They're becoming known for their invisibility.......
The customs authority seem pretty progressive, I have to say. |
Re: Ethiad Airlines & AD
Originally Posted by MataHari
(Post 5628194)
is this were I tell people about my love for Egate....I love it
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Re: Ethiad Airlines & AD
Originally Posted by typical
(Post 5628221)
Yes... I wish the UK's Iris system were as easy to register for.
pitty then you still have to wait for your luggage... |
Re: Ethiad Airlines & AD
Originally Posted by shakh your bootie
(Post 5627818)
Are you looking for eating or shopping? Zari Zardosi at the Meridien does nice new-age Indian/Japanese fusion, or if you're longing for something more authentic the Ibrahimi restaurant does great N. Indian/Pak food, but is low on luxury...
I'm the wrong man to ask about shopping, I'm afraid.... I go, I buy, I leave... if I have to.Glad to know that your wife is on the road to wellness, good luck to both of you in KSA! :) Where is the Ibrahimi restaurant ? |
Re: Ethiad Airlines & AD
Originally Posted by maranelloman
(Post 5627826)
Not looking to shop to be honest. Plenty of time for that in Saudi. Just looking to pass a few hours by getting some food. Well I get plenty of pak food, so probably give that a miss. Does Gordon Ramsey have a restaurant in AD? Or else ZZ sounds good.
Any other restaurants that should not be missed? |
Re: Ethiad Airlines & AD
I fly Etihad about once a month currently (lots of airmiles :D). I then to fly business and find it very good, the one time I flew coach was great flying out to AD but a nightmare coming back.
I think row 32 in coach is good for leg room, right by the exit doors if I remember right. I have also flown BMI to Riyadh on a few occasions. Again business was pretty good, but at the time the aircraft was looking very tired. They have recently received a newly fitted out airbus which apparently is the dogs nuts. If I am going to Riyadh I would use BMI (or Swissair or Lufthansa - avoid Air France), but if I am going to Bahrain/Dhahran then I prefer Etihad. I suppose if you are flying to Jeddah the BMI makes more sense, give it a go as it is not too bad. |
Re: Ethiad Airlines & AD
Cool. Thanks ppl.
Dean talking about changing Saudi. I was sent a CV for someone we are interviewing to join my team. Guess what. Its a woman! What the hell has been going on there since I was last there? :ohmy::ohmy::ohmy: Next thing you know they are gonna let them drive! |
Re: Ethiad Airlines & AD
Originally Posted by benzonar
(Post 5628392)
I fly Etihad about once a month currently (lots of airmiles :D). I then to fly business and find it very good, the one time I flew coach was great flying out to AD but a nightmare coming back.
I think row 32 in coach is good for leg room, right by the exit doors if I remember right. I have also flown BMI to Riyadh on a few occasions. Again business was pretty good, but at the time the aircraft was looking very tired. They have recently received a newly fitted out airbus which apparently is the dogs nuts. If I am going to Riyadh I would use BMI (or Swissair or Lufthansa - avoid Air France), but if I am going to Bahrain/Dhahran then I prefer Etihad. I suppose if you are flying to Jeddah the BMI makes more sense, give it a go as it is not too bad. How is BMI club compared to other airlines? Does it give that budget impression like the rest of the plane? We get two club tickets per year to use on any airline, so when I travel with the family Im going to use the club tickets on a direct flight. So that will be either BMI or Saudia and at the moment its looking like saudia. |
Re: Ethiad Airlines & AD
Originally Posted by maranelloman
(Post 5628409)
How is BMI club compared to other airlines? Does it give that budget impression like the rest of the plane? We get two club tickets per year to use on any airline, so when I travel with the family Im going to use the club tickets on a direct flight. So that will be either BMI or Saudia and at the moment its looking like saudia.
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