When will Etihad start to refurbish their fleet? (seats)
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2
When will Etihad start to refurbish their fleet? (seats)
Hello,
I've recently been traveling with Etihad Airways on four flights in business class and I have to say: I'm disappointed to no limit.
June, 2013
Flight #1
On the first flight, the aircraft was an Airbus A340-500. And surprise. It had the old business class. And obviously the old economy class. I had no idea that it even existed. It was my first flight with Etihad Airways and on their website they only show the new, refurbished Seats.
I thought it might just be on one plane. But then I boarded
Flight #2
An Airbus A330-200. And again. It had the old business class.
Flight #3
was on a Boeing 777-300ER replacing an A330-200. So I thought I might finally get to see the new business class now. But no. Still the old class.
And on
Flight #4
I already had no hopes left. And I was right. The Airbus A340-600 was equiped with the old seats aswell.
So when do they actually plan to update their seats? They only show a new class that they advertise and they only advertise that class. But 4 out of 4 different planes I was travelling in a really outdated class. If I'd had known about that earlier, I wouldn't have booked that flight.
So, when will they finally update them? Are their any informations available on how many aircrafts have been updated?
I've recently been traveling with Etihad Airways on four flights in business class and I have to say: I'm disappointed to no limit.
June, 2013
Flight #1
On the first flight, the aircraft was an Airbus A340-500. And surprise. It had the old business class. And obviously the old economy class. I had no idea that it even existed. It was my first flight with Etihad Airways and on their website they only show the new, refurbished Seats.
I thought it might just be on one plane. But then I boarded
Flight #2
An Airbus A330-200. And again. It had the old business class.
Flight #3
was on a Boeing 777-300ER replacing an A330-200. So I thought I might finally get to see the new business class now. But no. Still the old class.
And on
Flight #4
I already had no hopes left. And I was right. The Airbus A340-600 was equiped with the old seats aswell.
So when do they actually plan to update their seats? They only show a new class that they advertise and they only advertise that class. But 4 out of 4 different planes I was travelling in a really outdated class. If I'd had known about that earlier, I wouldn't have booked that flight.
So, when will they finally update them? Are their any informations available on how many aircrafts have been updated?
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2
It was definitely their aircraft. It looked exactly like their old business class.
A friend of mine recently had a flight with them from Frankfurt to Sydney, via Abu Dhabi and he said that he was sitting in the old business class on both Abu Dhabi - Sydney and Sydney - Abu Dhabi flights on their Airbus A340-600.
Either we were really unlucky or they really haven't refurbished a really big part of their fleet within the last 4 years. Anyone has some more information about that?
A friend of mine recently had a flight with them from Frankfurt to Sydney, via Abu Dhabi and he said that he was sitting in the old business class on both Abu Dhabi - Sydney and Sydney - Abu Dhabi flights on their Airbus A340-600.
Either we were really unlucky or they really haven't refurbished a really big part of their fleet within the last 4 years. Anyone has some more information about that?
#6
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: KYE
Posts: 4,156
It was definitely their aircraft. It looked exactly like their old business class.
A friend of mine recently had a flight with them from Frankfurt to Sydney, via Abu Dhabi and he said that he was sitting in the old business class on both Abu Dhabi - Sydney and Sydney - Abu Dhabi flights on their Airbus A340-600.
Either we were really unlucky or they really haven't refurbished a really big part of their fleet within the last 4 years. Anyone has some more information about that?
A friend of mine recently had a flight with them from Frankfurt to Sydney, via Abu Dhabi and he said that he was sitting in the old business class on both Abu Dhabi - Sydney and Sydney - Abu Dhabi flights on their Airbus A340-600.
Either we were really unlucky or they really haven't refurbished a really big part of their fleet within the last 4 years. Anyone has some more information about that?
#7
Join Date: Feb 2002
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 176
It would be nice if people could report the tail numbers of there 2 class 777 and report if it is the new business class or not. I have updated what we know so far. I'll edit as information comes in.
A6-ETA (J28,Y384):Old Business Class
A6-ETB (J28,Y384):Old Business Class
A6-ETC (J28,Y384): Old Business Class
A6-ETD (J28,Y384): Old Business Class
A6-ETE (J28,Y384): Old Business Class (Refreshed)
A6-ETF (J28,Y384): Old Business Class (Refreshed)
A6-ETG (J28,Y384): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETH (J28,Y384): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETI (J28,Y384): New Business Class
A6-ETJ (J28,Y384): New Business Class
A6-ETK (F8,J40,Y280): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETL (F8,J40,Y280): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETM (F8,J40,Y280): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETN (F8,J40,Y280): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETO (F8,J40,Y280): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETP (J40,Y340): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETQ (J40,Y340): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETR (F8,J40,Y280): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETA (J28,Y384):Old Business Class
A6-ETB (J28,Y384):Old Business Class
A6-ETC (J28,Y384): Old Business Class
A6-ETD (J28,Y384): Old Business Class
A6-ETE (J28,Y384): Old Business Class (Refreshed)
A6-ETF (J28,Y384): Old Business Class (Refreshed)
A6-ETG (J28,Y384): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETH (J28,Y384): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETI (J28,Y384): New Business Class
A6-ETJ (J28,Y384): New Business Class
A6-ETK (F8,J40,Y280): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETL (F8,J40,Y280): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETM (F8,J40,Y280): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETN (F8,J40,Y280): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETO (F8,J40,Y280): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETP (J40,Y340): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETQ (J40,Y340): New Business Class/Wifi
A6-ETR (F8,J40,Y280): New Business Class/Wifi
Last edited by singal3; Nov 25, 2015 at 10:51 pm
#8
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 5
Airbus A330-200
Old Seats:
A6-EYD, A6-EYF, A6-EYG, A6-EYH, A6-EYI, A6-EYJ, A6-EYL, A6-EYO, A6-EYQ.
New Seats:
A6-EYE, A6-EYK, A6-EYM, A6-EYN, A6-EYR, A6-EYP, A6-EYS
Airbus A330-300
Old Seats:
None
New Seats:
A6-AFA, A6-AFB, A6-AFC, A6-AFD, A6-AFE, A6-AFF
Airbus A340-500 *
Old Seats:
A6-EHA, A6-EHB, A6-EHC, A6-EHD
New Seats:
None
Airbus A340-600
Old Seats:
A6-EHI, A6-EHJ, A6-EHL
New Seats:
A6-EHE, A6-EHF, A6-EHH, A6-EHK
Boeing 777-300ER
Old Seats:
A6-ETA, A6-ETB, A6-ETC, A6-ETD, A6-ETE
New Seats:
A6-ETF, A6-ETG, A6-ETH, A6-ETI, A6-ETJ, A6-ETK, A6-ETL, A6-ETM, A6-ETN, A6-ETO, A6-ETP
* The Airbus A340-500 is likely to remain with the old interior design until it'll probably be removed from the fleet within the next few months. (Please note they still have the new Diamond First Class on all 4 aircraft of the fleet.)
All 3-class aircraft are equipped with the new first class suites.
This data is not official. This data could be wrong or outdated.
If you have different experiences feel free to comment below.
Updates:
A6-EHH from old to new.
A6-EHF from old to new.
Old Seats:
A6-EYD, A6-EYF, A6-EYG, A6-EYH, A6-EYI, A6-EYJ, A6-EYL, A6-EYO, A6-EYQ.
New Seats:
A6-EYE, A6-EYK, A6-EYM, A6-EYN, A6-EYR, A6-EYP, A6-EYS
Airbus A330-300
Old Seats:
None
New Seats:
A6-AFA, A6-AFB, A6-AFC, A6-AFD, A6-AFE, A6-AFF
Airbus A340-500 *
Old Seats:
A6-EHA, A6-EHB, A6-EHC, A6-EHD
New Seats:
None
Airbus A340-600
Old Seats:
A6-EHI, A6-EHJ, A6-EHL
New Seats:
A6-EHE, A6-EHF, A6-EHH, A6-EHK
Boeing 777-300ER
Old Seats:
A6-ETA, A6-ETB, A6-ETC, A6-ETD, A6-ETE
New Seats:
A6-ETF, A6-ETG, A6-ETH, A6-ETI, A6-ETJ, A6-ETK, A6-ETL, A6-ETM, A6-ETN, A6-ETO, A6-ETP
* The Airbus A340-500 is likely to remain with the old interior design until it'll probably be removed from the fleet within the next few months. (Please note they still have the new Diamond First Class on all 4 aircraft of the fleet.)
All 3-class aircraft are equipped with the new first class suites.
This data is not official. This data could be wrong or outdated.
If you have different experiences feel free to comment below.
Updates:
A6-EHH from old to new.
A6-EHF from old to new.
Last edited by polalysi; Aug 26, 2013 at 6:00 am Reason: Update
#10
Join Date: Feb 2002
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 176
Wow, so half the aircraft (24/49) still have the old business class product despite the new business class being introduced 4 years ago.
There website should definitely have a disclaimer and include the old business class. It doesn't seem to me that after 4 years they are actively refurbishing any new cabins.
There website should definitely have a disclaimer and include the old business class. It doesn't seem to me that after 4 years they are actively refurbishing any new cabins.
#11
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 5
Wow, so half the aircraft (24/49) still have the old business class product despite the new business class being introduced 4 years ago.
There website should definitely have a disclaimer and include the old business class. It doesn't seem to me that after 4 years they are actively refurbishing any new cabins.
There website should definitely have a disclaimer and include the old business class. It doesn't seem to me that after 4 years they are actively refurbishing any new cabins.
But I agree with you. If you are new to Etihad and you just see the product they advertise on their website, you might get "shocked" when boarding a plane that still has the old cabine design.
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Updated A6-EHH from old to new.
#12
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,388
Airbus A330-200
Old Seats:
A6-EYD, A6-EYF, A6-EYG, A6-EYH, A6-EYI, A6-EYJ, A6-EYL, A6-EYO, A6-EYQ.
New Seats:
A6-EYE, A6-EYK, A6-EYM, A6-EYN, A6-EYR, A6-EYP, A6-EYS
Airbus A330-300
Old Seats:
None
New Seats:
A6-AFA, A6-AFB, A6-AFC, A6-AFD, A6-AFE, A6-AFF
Airbus A340-500 *
Old Seats:
A6-EHA, A6-EHB, A6-EHC, A6-EHD
New Seats:
None
Airbus A340-600
Old Seats:
A6-EHF, A6-EHI, A6-EHJ, A6-EHL
New Seats:
A6-EHE, A6-EHH, A6-EHK
Boeing 777-300ER
Old Seats:
A6-ETA, A6-ETB, A6-ETC, A6-ETD, A6-ETE
New Seats:
A6-ETF, A6-ETG, A6-ETH, A6-ETI, A6-ETJ, A6-ETK, A6-ETL, A6-ETM, A6-ETN, A6-ETO, A6-ETP
* The Airbus A340-500 is likely to remain with the old interior design until it'll probably be removed from the fleet within the next few months. (Please note they still have the new Diamond First Class on all 4 aircraft of the fleet.)
All 3-class aircraft are equipped with the new first class suites.
This data is not official. This data could be wrong or outdated.
If you have different experiences feel free to comment below.
Old Seats:
A6-EYD, A6-EYF, A6-EYG, A6-EYH, A6-EYI, A6-EYJ, A6-EYL, A6-EYO, A6-EYQ.
New Seats:
A6-EYE, A6-EYK, A6-EYM, A6-EYN, A6-EYR, A6-EYP, A6-EYS
Airbus A330-300
Old Seats:
None
New Seats:
A6-AFA, A6-AFB, A6-AFC, A6-AFD, A6-AFE, A6-AFF
Airbus A340-500 *
Old Seats:
A6-EHA, A6-EHB, A6-EHC, A6-EHD
New Seats:
None
Airbus A340-600
Old Seats:
A6-EHF, A6-EHI, A6-EHJ, A6-EHL
New Seats:
A6-EHE, A6-EHH, A6-EHK
Boeing 777-300ER
Old Seats:
A6-ETA, A6-ETB, A6-ETC, A6-ETD, A6-ETE
New Seats:
A6-ETF, A6-ETG, A6-ETH, A6-ETI, A6-ETJ, A6-ETK, A6-ETL, A6-ETM, A6-ETN, A6-ETO, A6-ETP
* The Airbus A340-500 is likely to remain with the old interior design until it'll probably be removed from the fleet within the next few months. (Please note they still have the new Diamond First Class on all 4 aircraft of the fleet.)
All 3-class aircraft are equipped with the new first class suites.
This data is not official. This data could be wrong or outdated.
If you have different experiences feel free to comment below.
EDIT: actually looks like it was a 346. Nevermind.
Last edited by skunker; Aug 25, 2013 at 2:03 pm
#15
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: Etihad Gold, Flying Blue Gold
Posts: 21
converting reg. numbers to flight number
Maybe a naive question here but how do I convert the registration number to flight numbers? or vice versa.
In other words, if flying on EY041, how do I know the registration number of that plane?
In other words, if flying on EY041, how do I know the registration number of that plane?