Etihad J/F v Emirates J/F
Jul 19, 2016, 8:30 am
#17
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Location: Phuket
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Jul 21, 2016, 10:37 am
#21
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Location: Manila, Philippines (MNL)
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Are you aware that QR has announced flights to/from SEZ from 12 December 2016? Here's a quick dummy booking for April 2017:
SEZ DOH QR679 1925 2330
DOH ICN QR858 0225 1700
ICN HKG QR5801 1510 1750 (operated by CX)
HKG DOH QR817 1940 2320
DOH SEZ QR678 0245 0850
Jul 24, 2016, 4:37 am
#22
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NCL and LBA
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Personally I would choose EY over EK in F. The suite on the A340 is much better than the EK 388 F suite IMO. It is more aesthetically pleasing with a classier look, feels more spacious than the EK suite and I much prefer having an ottoman when relaxing in the lounging position and also find the EY seat more comfortable in bed mode. Service is pretty similar to be honest. I haven't tried the new EY F lounge yet so cannot comment on that. The major deciding factor for me would be that nasty 14 hour transit...
I would chose EK over EY if there were a short connection time in DXB in order to avoid the EY A320 but given the 14 hour transit I would definitely choose EY.
I would chose EK over EY if there were a short connection time in DXB in order to avoid the EY A320 but given the 14 hour transit I would definitely choose EY.
Jul 24, 2016, 5:25 pm
#23
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: *A
Posts: 148
The choice could get even tougher!
Are you aware that QR has announced flights to/from SEZ from 12 December 2016? Here's a quick dummy booking for April 2017:
SEZ DOH QR679 1925 2330
DOH ICN QR858 0225 1700
ICN HKG QR5801 1510 1750 (operated by CX)
HKG DOH QR817 1940 2320
DOH SEZ QR678 0245 0850
Are you aware that QR has announced flights to/from SEZ from 12 December 2016? Here's a quick dummy booking for April 2017:
SEZ DOH QR679 1925 2330
DOH ICN QR858 0225 1700
ICN HKG QR5801 1510 1750 (operated by CX)
HKG DOH QR817 1940 2320
DOH SEZ QR678 0245 0850
compared to EY at 2,618.
Jul 24, 2016, 5:28 pm
#24
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Posts: 148
Jul 24, 2016, 8:45 pm
#25
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Jul 24, 2016, 10:52 pm
#26
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From an ease of transfer point of view I have a preference for a DOH transit over AUH or DXB; however you should expect decent in-flight service from all three airlines. Noting your Star Alliance preference, frequent flyer and status points may not be considerations - for example QR is part of the OW alliance.