EY F on the A380 - observations
Sep 27, 2016, 1:32 am
#32
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Phuket
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^^ (not that I’m suggesting any would!)
Sep 27, 2016, 12:41 pm
#33
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: KYE
Posts: 4,156
How old was your child? We are travelling later this month with a 6 month old and I did not even realize that there was a bassinet option in the Apartments. I was hoping I could bring out our infant car seat and secure him in that with the seatbelt but I've read that may not be allowed. Having a bassinet might be a decent option if the platform isn't wobbly (sorry, but somewhat hoping you had a bad one)
The bassinet is good for up to 13kg.
Bringing a car seat on board will be a hassle because:
- you need to book a separate suite at the child occupying seat (so quite pricey).
- the car may only be good for take off/landing (but see below) and some off time because apparently infants shouldn't spend too much in them to begin with - there is a recent study recommending no more than 2 hours a day.
- it would be far better for the infant to be feeding (obviously in lap) during take off/landing to help relief ear pressure.
- there is no way to know whether the baby is up/annoyed or asleep (to make sure their head isn't titled down) without going to the other Apartment, quite the hassle. And besides babies like to see/smell their parents around. Left alone in an Apartment is def something not recommended given it's a a new environment as it could stress them.
Dec 13, 2016, 12:21 am
#34
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 28
Let's be honest its an amazing product and i do think its the best currently available (I believe many of the ground issues will improve with the new terminal opening). Now I have flown it both ways LHR-AUH and had some time to think about it i think they have missed a few tricks.
The shower is too small and complicated (took 2 crew several minutes one time to get it working).
The build quality of the apartment is poor all of the doors/spaces are difficult open/close then they open/close whenever they feel like it. No catch on the apartment doors results in one of them opening almost straight away due to the flight incline. This was especially annoying as my young child kept wandering off. Seriously? My cheap kitchen cabinets at home perform better than this!
My wife did enjoy the lounge area once with other pax but I still think this is dead weight as no other F pax used it on either flight. Also I believe I was the only one to use the shower both ways.
Food is outstanding.
Residence unoccupied both ways. I also notice they have slashed the residence price. Have we have seen the concord moment for this class???
I understand most of you are transiting but the arrival experience at AUH is also great with the now sepersted business only and F only entrance connecting straight to Etihad's private security for F and business.
The shower is too small and complicated (took 2 crew several minutes one time to get it working).
The build quality of the apartment is poor all of the doors/spaces are difficult open/close then they open/close whenever they feel like it. No catch on the apartment doors results in one of them opening almost straight away due to the flight incline. This was especially annoying as my young child kept wandering off. Seriously? My cheap kitchen cabinets at home perform better than this!
My wife did enjoy the lounge area once with other pax but I still think this is dead weight as no other F pax used it on either flight. Also I believe I was the only one to use the shower both ways.
Food is outstanding.
Residence unoccupied both ways. I also notice they have slashed the residence price. Have we have seen the concord moment for this class???
I understand most of you are transiting but the arrival experience at AUH is also great with the now sepersted business only and F only entrance connecting straight to Etihad's private security for F and business.
Dec 13, 2016, 7:47 am
#36
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 28
What is even better is if in economy you can pay to use this facility and gain business lounge access using the departure meet and assist.
Dec 14, 2016, 1:59 am
#37
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: Etihad Guest Platinum; Accor Platinum; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,356
Except they funnel Y passengers into this security lane, once your passport is set up for eGate then it makes little difference
ADAC doesn't give a hoot about premium passengers except those locals who command privilege.
ADAC doesn't give a hoot about premium passengers except those locals who command privilege.
Dec 14, 2016, 8:55 am
#38
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Let's be honest its an amazing product and i do think its the best currently available (I believe many of the ground issues will improve with the new terminal opening). Now I have flown it both ways LHR-AUH and had some time to think about it i think they have missed a few tricks.
The shower is too small and complicated (took 2 crew several minutes one time to get it working).
The build quality of the apartment is poor all of the doors/spaces are difficult open/close then they open/close whenever they feel like it. No catch on the apartment doors results in one of them opening almost straight away due to the flight incline. This was especially annoying as my young child kept wandering off. Seriously? My cheap kitchen cabinets at home perform better than this!
My wife did enjoy the lounge area once with other pax but I still think this is dead weight as no other F pax used it on either flight. Also I believe I was the only one to use the shower both ways.
Food is outstanding.
Residence unoccupied both ways. I also notice they have slashed the residence price. Have we have seen the concord moment for this class???
I understand most of you are transiting but the arrival experience at AUH is also great with the now sepersted business only and F only entrance connecting straight to Etihad's private security for F and business.
The shower is too small and complicated (took 2 crew several minutes one time to get it working).
The build quality of the apartment is poor all of the doors/spaces are difficult open/close then they open/close whenever they feel like it. No catch on the apartment doors results in one of them opening almost straight away due to the flight incline. This was especially annoying as my young child kept wandering off. Seriously? My cheap kitchen cabinets at home perform better than this!
My wife did enjoy the lounge area once with other pax but I still think this is dead weight as no other F pax used it on either flight. Also I believe I was the only one to use the shower both ways.
Food is outstanding.
Residence unoccupied both ways. I also notice they have slashed the residence price. Have we have seen the concord moment for this class???
I understand most of you are transiting but the arrival experience at AUH is also great with the now sepersted business only and F only entrance connecting straight to Etihad's private security for F and business.
Dec 14, 2016, 9:17 am
#39
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boston, MA
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on the part of ADAC...
Dec 15, 2016, 5:34 am
#43
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Done this route in F and wasn't offered a shower, actually thought it was just for Residence pax but now that I think about it there is a shower in the F rest room.
Dec 15, 2016, 10:25 am
#45
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Location: South Florida
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