considering booking an etihad flight
Jul 22, 2014, 5:11 am
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: GLA
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Posts: 82
considering booking an etihad flight
I usually fly EK. The flights at present for March '15 to Oz are still flex, they haven't released any saver deals as yet. The multi stop I am looking to book in J is £3900 ex GLA with Emirates. ( I know I could wait it out...)
When searching via Opodo I found an Etihad offer at £2605.
My concerns are:
1) GLA via MAN is a 45 min connection, will this be long enough? With flybe
2) I have never flown Etihad, J seat looks ok on the 777 and 330/200. Anyone's experience would be welcome in comparison to Emirates J on 777 300ER is my usual
I will post over in Etihad forum too, I know a few on here have MAN experience/base so thought worthwhile for thoughts and to ask about the Emirates v Etihad J service inflight.
When searching via Opodo I found an Etihad offer at £2605.
My concerns are:
1) GLA via MAN is a 45 min connection, will this be long enough? With flybe
2) I have never flown Etihad, J seat looks ok on the 777 and 330/200. Anyone's experience would be welcome in comparison to Emirates J on 777 300ER is my usual
I will post over in Etihad forum too, I know a few on here have MAN experience/base so thought worthwhile for thoughts and to ask about the Emirates v Etihad J service inflight.
Jul 22, 2014, 5:58 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Belfast/Dubai/Hong Kong
Programs: QR Gold/CX Silver/EK Silver/EY Gold/Spire Royal Ambassador/Hilton Diamond
Posts: 190
Go with etihad much better experience onboard. Seats are flat beds. On demand dining unlike emirates. I think the only edge emirates has is on the IFE but etihad is not bad too. Also etihad miles are way more valuable than emirates skyscam miles the only thing i wouldnt be able to tell you is the connection from gla to man. I feel etihad onboard experience is way better than EK and they are cheaper!!!!
Jul 22, 2014, 6:22 am
#3
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Sheffield, UK
Programs: EK Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 84
I fly both (dependent upon price) to Oz, in J.
Wouldn't hesitate to book Etihad tbh (if you can make your connection).
Wouldn't hesitate to book Etihad tbh (if you can make your connection).
Jul 22, 2014, 6:43 am
#4
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