Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs - Etihad - alcohol

Sorry for this question, but I am just home from the pub and my normally good search skills are failing me.....

Is EY a "dry" carrier? Considering booking SYD-AUH under the QF code, and QF is definitely NOT "dry".

I drink a fair bit on board, it helps me to sleep, but never excessively, and I don't cause problems.

Will I have problems on a flight such as this?

Dave

I dave,
I just got off one of their plane.. AUH-BRU and I can assure you that they are not "dry"... I dont know which class you will be flying in but in Business they had a really good selection wine...
Enjoy... it was my first experience with Etihad... but definitly not the last !!

good wine and liquer also in economy. great service, great entertainment in all classes !!!

Thanks for that - looks like I will sleep well! :D

Only reason I asked was that those Aussies who got into trouble a few years back were apparently charged with drinking alcohol aboard an EY flight without a liquor permit (according to wikipedia - so I know I need to take it with a tonne of salt).

Dave

I flew AUH-LHR in their version of first a short while ago, had shed loads of booze from loounge to arrival - felt rough for my connecting flight - a big Thanks to Louise, FA from Devon - she loved supplying it almost as much as I loved driniking it!

Yes they sure do - although sometimes the FAs can be a little bit forgetful when you order a top-up. A couple of posts are on this thread (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/926844-liquor-etihad-airways.html)

Thanks for the replies.

Dave