First to MAN? Since when?
Sep 20, 2014, 5:41 pm
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First to MAN? Since when?
Just noticed the 10am departure ex AUH has a F cabin now but this is just for the next couple of weeks then back to the two cabin flights. Anyone know what's going on and if this will be long term?
Sep 22, 2014, 2:13 am
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I thought at first they might be using the Jet Airways configuration as they are doing on some MAN flights next Feb (my flight included). However, these flights over the next few weeks do not mention Jet so not sure what they are doing.
Sep 22, 2014, 3:00 am
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They seem to be running this for two weeks and then nothing. Weird! Maybe they are testing the route but then no advertising at all about it so how is one meant to know.
Sep 23, 2014, 6:07 am
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I wish it was permanent.
Mind you it is hard to understand how they can improve on the business class product on this route apart from some more space because the service on this route is usually exceptional
Mind you it is hard to understand how they can improve on the business class product on this route apart from some more space because the service on this route is usually exceptional
Sep 23, 2014, 6:14 am
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There seems to be no consistency in when they are operating the F cabin. Spoke with EY and they weren't aware of this themselves. The agent only believed me once I gave him the dates.
Sep 23, 2014, 8:14 am
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Just realised that I am on this EY21 next Tuesday and see that F is available. Wonder if I will be offered to bid for an upgrade?
Edit. Unfortunately I am not eligible to bid as I am using redemption points for J. Maybe grovelling at check in would work.
Edit. Unfortunately I am not eligible to bid as I am using redemption points for J. Maybe grovelling at check in would work.
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Sep 23, 2014, 2:37 pm
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Etihad lists a first and business class lounge at MAN is this true? Seems like a waste of money to operate a first lounge and not operate F on the plane.
Sep 23, 2014, 8:35 pm
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Sep 24, 2014, 3:53 am
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There is only the one Etihad lounge at Manchester BUT it has to be one of the best lounges in the world for customer service and I have not found it overcrowded on my visits.
Of course it does not have the same facilities or catering as the first class lounge at Abu Dhabi but this is more than made up for by the staff
Of course it does not have the same facilities or catering as the first class lounge at Abu Dhabi but this is more than made up for by the staff
Sep 24, 2014, 4:56 am
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There is only the one Etihad lounge at Manchester BUT it has to be one of the best lounges in the world for customer service and I have not found it overcrowded on my visits.
Of course it does not have the same facilities or catering as the first class lounge at Abu Dhabi but this is more than made up for by the staff
Of course it does not have the same facilities or catering as the first class lounge at Abu Dhabi but this is more than made up for by the staff
Sep 24, 2014, 4:57 am
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There is only the one Etihad lounge at Manchester BUT it has to be one of the best lounges in the world for customer service and I have not found it overcrowded on my visits.
Of course it does not have the same facilities or catering as the first class lounge at Abu Dhabi but this is more than made up for by the staff
Of course it does not have the same facilities or catering as the first class lounge at Abu Dhabi but this is more than made up for by the staff
Sep 24, 2014, 5:07 am
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I think LHR is much nicer. I must hit it on just an average day every time I visit because that's all it is, average in my opinion. I always like to get there early, on one visit I was asked to move so a family could sit together, when I pointed out another empty places because I was plugged into a socket I was told that they wanted to face each other and that I could unplug a lamp. I admit that I am a grumpy traveler but I do like Etihad in the air.
Sep 24, 2014, 5:44 am
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There is only the one Etihad lounge at Manchester BUT it has to be one of the best lounges in the world for customer service and I have not found it overcrowded on my visits.
Of course it does not have the same facilities or catering as the first class lounge at Abu Dhabi but this is more than made up for by the staff
Of course it does not have the same facilities or catering as the first class lounge at Abu Dhabi but this is more than made up for by the staff