Etihad vs Emirates
#1
Etihad vs Emirates
Hello,
It's been years since I flew on Etihad and I didn't like it that much...
Just wondered how the 2 compare (in economy) these days? I might have to fly Etihad soon, just wondered if they have improved?
In flight service / food / entertainment (is it as good as ICE?)
AD airport - will my egate work there? What's to do there at airport, duty free / bar?
Thanks all,
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It's been years since I flew on Etihad and I didn't like it that much...
Just wondered how the 2 compare (in economy) these days? I might have to fly Etihad soon, just wondered if they have improved?
In flight service / food / entertainment (is it as good as ICE?)
AD airport - will my egate work there? What's to do there at airport, duty free / bar?
Thanks all,
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Re: Etihad vs Emirates
Hello,
It's been years since I flew on Etihad and I didn't like it that much...
Just wondered how the 2 compare (in economy) these days? I might have to fly Etihad soon, just wondered if they have improved?
In flight service / food / entertainment (is it as good as ICE?)
AD airport - will my egate work there? What's to do there at airport, duty free / bar?
Thanks all,
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It's been years since I flew on Etihad and I didn't like it that much...
Just wondered how the 2 compare (in economy) these days? I might have to fly Etihad soon, just wondered if they have improved?
In flight service / food / entertainment (is it as good as ICE?)
AD airport - will my egate work there? What's to do there at airport, duty free / bar?
Thanks all,
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Re: Etihad vs Emirates
I havent flown economy on Ethiad but the layout seems tight.
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Re: Etihad vs Emirates
Only flown Emirates in Business, and its lush.
Only flown Etihad in Economy: good for short haul, very good lounges (although can get very busy), good service, but seats are tight (not an issue for an hour or so, but not much fun for longer than that), movies ok, food very good.
Only flown Etihad in Economy: good for short haul, very good lounges (although can get very busy), good service, but seats are tight (not an issue for an hour or so, but not much fun for longer than that), movies ok, food very good.
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Re: Etihad vs Emirates
an important factor...Etihad's trolley dollies are much classier than the Emirates tarts.
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Re: Etihad vs Emirates
E-gate card will work in Abu Dhabi.
I dont like Etihad - have flown a few times with them on short haul and also to Turkey and to Cairo - both economy and business. Business lounge both times was pack to the gunnels. The terminal is fine, but just doesnt compare to Dubai. Duty free is fairly small. I just dont like it and prefer to drive to Dubai.
Emirates - love them. Had some not so great crews sometimes, but on the whole, I really rate them for their flights, planes (except to Bangkok where they put the oldest planes they can find into service), the ICE, the food etc.
Gluten free on Emirates in economy - g/f bread, nice salad, choice from two mains with plain veg, lovely fruit salad for pud.
Etihad - oh sorry, we forgot to put your food onto the plane. Can we get you a sandwich or something. Twice!!
I dont like Etihad - have flown a few times with them on short haul and also to Turkey and to Cairo - both economy and business. Business lounge both times was pack to the gunnels. The terminal is fine, but just doesnt compare to Dubai. Duty free is fairly small. I just dont like it and prefer to drive to Dubai.
Emirates - love them. Had some not so great crews sometimes, but on the whole, I really rate them for their flights, planes (except to Bangkok where they put the oldest planes they can find into service), the ICE, the food etc.
Gluten free on Emirates in economy - g/f bread, nice salad, choice from two mains with plain veg, lovely fruit salad for pud.
Etihad - oh sorry, we forgot to put your food onto the plane. Can we get you a sandwich or something. Twice!!
#7
Re: Etihad vs Emirates
Interesting people say that the seating on Etihad is tight. Emirates crams 10 seats across in its 777s (vs 9 on Etihad) - only a few airlines do this.
Emirates flies the A380 to Bangkok by the way.
I think Emirates is also having problems with over full lounges in Dubai...they have recently removed the gold card perk of getting a guest into the lounge for this very reason.
Emirates flies the A380 to Bangkok by the way.
I think Emirates is also having problems with over full lounges in Dubai...they have recently removed the gold card perk of getting a guest into the lounge for this very reason.
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Re: Etihad vs Emirates
MM, xx
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Re: Etihad vs Emirates
Interesting people say that the seating on Etihad is tight. Emirates crams 10 seats across in its 777s (vs 9 on Etihad) - only a few airlines do this.
Emirates flies the A380 to Bangkok by the way.
I think Emirates is also having problems with over full lounges in Dubai...they have recently removed the gold card perk of getting a guest into the lounge for this very reason.
Emirates flies the A380 to Bangkok by the way.
I think Emirates is also having problems with over full lounges in Dubai...they have recently removed the gold card perk of getting a guest into the lounge for this very reason.
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Re: Etihad vs Emirates
Hello,
It's been years since I flew on Etihad and I didn't like it that much...
Just wondered how the 2 compare (in economy) these days? I might have to fly Etihad soon, just wondered if they have improved?
In flight service / food / entertainment (is it as good as ICE?)
AD airport - will my egate work there? What's to do there at airport, duty free / bar?
Thanks all,
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It's been years since I flew on Etihad and I didn't like it that much...
Just wondered how the 2 compare (in economy) these days? I might have to fly Etihad soon, just wondered if they have improved?
In flight service / food / entertainment (is it as good as ICE?)
AD airport - will my egate work there? What's to do there at airport, duty free / bar?
Thanks all,
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etihad business - flew to Beirut once which was terrible, seat recliner was broken and service shocking ; to Europe pretty good ; almost always the business lounge at AUH is full so you can't even go in ; etihad First is excellent
Overall though, not as good as Emirates business, and heartily recommend upstairs on the A380 which is fab
Very little to do at the airport in AD, it's very small! Better to go for a drink at Yas Hotel and turn up late as poss at the airport - there's a tunnel from Yas Hotel so you don't have to drive round, 5-10 mins max to airport departure
Yes, eGate will work fine in AD
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Re: Etihad vs Emirates
yeah but you don't have it bad either Weasal! The only time I get out of cattle class is if I get an upgrade anyone any tips on getting upgraded? _ I always try to get the guys when I check in but low and behold I get the nasty beacthes check me in who I am often surpirsed that they don't have me sitting in the hold.
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Re: Etihad vs Emirates
yeah but you don't have it bad either Weasal! The only time I get out of cattle class is if I get an upgrade anyone any tips on getting upgraded? _ I always try to get the guys when I check in but low and behold I get the nasty beacthes check me in who I am often surpirsed that they don't have me sitting in the hold.
i've always found virgin the best for upgrades...
MM, xx
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Re: Etihad vs Emirates
Ok - sod Etihad then....
Heading to Edinburgh for a wedding, only staying a few days. Prices are nasty though - Glasgow (in fact most North Europe destinations) on Emirates in June is about 4,600dhs...
Etihad to Edinburgh (but crap flight times) is 3,800dhs
Think I'll pony up the difference rather than Etihad....
Thanks all for the replies - very useful as always!
Heading to Edinburgh for a wedding, only staying a few days. Prices are nasty though - Glasgow (in fact most North Europe destinations) on Emirates in June is about 4,600dhs...
Etihad to Edinburgh (but crap flight times) is 3,800dhs
Think I'll pony up the difference rather than Etihad....
Thanks all for the replies - very useful as always!