http://www.flyertalk.com/forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:56:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.flyertalk.com/forum http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1019211-where-sit-etihads-staggered-pearl-business-class-seating.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:14:06 GMT Took advantage of Etihad's BRU-Oz special but couldn't find definitive biz (Pearl) seating info for those staggered seats on EY, so here's my input.

Biz Cabin has a light, airy feel due to the absence of overhead bins in the centre. The only bins are by the windows so get in early. There's no underseat storage either, everything must go in a bin or be spirited away by the cabin crew to a cupboard. Worse, the bins are not deep enough to accommodate a regular rollaboard wheels-first.

The actual seats are great, like other's F seats, huge 88" pitch and continuous recline to flat bed with an ottoman - but less flimsy than eg BA J and better laid out. With their peculiar staggered seating, no-one ever has to climb over anyone else. Nice big IFE screens and reasonable choice. Good lighting, choice of 3 lights. Laptop power points accept European, US, Aus and every plug except the UK 3-pin used in their own country.

Flew on the A332 v1, the one with no F, but the biz cabins are similar on most of the other configs.

In this case Biz was rows 4-10: 3 centre pairs, 10 aisles, 6 windows = 22 total

For a single traveller (unless claustrophobic) the window seats are very private but not locked in. You squeeze in and out through a narrow gap between the closed ends of the aisle seats half-behind and half-in-front. The bulkhead window is rather near the curtain and 5K fronts onto a toilet. The mid-cabin windows are the nicest IMO..

...Though the rearmost window seats are shown as green-desirable by SeatGuru being even more private as no-one is overlooking you. But I sat in one and found it less desirable: narrower than the others, backing onto the galley noise and nowhere to rest my aisle-side arm due to a sort of wall above the armrest - actually the back of an FA's cupboard with a flat table-top from where things could ultimately spill onto one's head.

Window seats have more room then the others, some potential storage on the floor alongside the window - important as there's not much storage around these seats, they're only 20" wide.

For a couple 5EF, 7EF or 9EF are the only ones with 2 seats (beds) alongside. 5EF are at the bulkhead, effectively aisle seats, but 7EF and 9EF are quite private, and the seats flatten out to a sort of double bed. hmmm!

For a couple wanting to sit opposite sides of the aisle, this doesn't work as for example 8G is a metre in front of 8H. Similarly there are no aisle / window pairs. So if you can't get 5/7/9 EF you won't be together. However the ottoman would seat a companion temporarily to share a meal or play chess.


Summary:
single person - window seats, private but not locked in
couples - centre pairing only, very private unless bulkhead
aisle seats - rather exposed
back row - avoid
overhead bin space extremely limited ]]> Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs harryhv http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1019211-where-sit-etihads-staggered-pearl-business-class-seating.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1017943-baggage-limits-jazeera-airways.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:30:26 GMT I am taking a seperate segment from Dubai to Bahrain return ticket for 5 days starting 01/13/2010. My original flight is from NY to Mumbai, India with Emirates. I have 2 checked baggages and 2 carry-on baggages. Is it possible to take all the... I am taking a seperate segment from Dubai to Bahrain return ticket for 5 days starting 01/13/2010. My original flight is from NY to Mumbai, India with Emirates. I have 2 checked baggages and 2 carry-on baggages. Is it possible to take all the luggages without paying anything extra with Jazeera airlines? ]]> Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs kay_jay http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1017943-baggage-limits-jazeera-airways.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1017931-possible-book-infant-seat-etihad-website.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:07:24 GMT Hello,

I am trying to book a trip on Etihad's website. We will be traveling with our 19 month old daughter, and would like to purchase a seat for her (do not want her to be a lap child). When I choose "Infant" on the booking menu, and go through the booking process to the point where I can choose seats, the website indicates that the infant fare (AED 150) is a lap child fare and she will not get a seat assignment of her own.

I've called Etihad's US reservation line and the person I spoke to guaranteed that an infant fare sold on the website would provide a seat for my daughter. According to my experience with the website so far, this is not correct. Is there another way to book an infant with a seat on the website? If so, how can I do it? I am willing to pay the appropriate fare for an infant in a seat, it just seems that that the Etihad website is not set up to sell any seats to children under 2 years (assumes that children under 2 are always treated as lap children).

If the website booking is not possible, I guess I will contact the reservations number and make the booking over the phone.

Thank you in advance for any help! ]]> Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs AAMCI http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1017931-possible-book-infant-seat-etihad-website.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1017170-vauables-checked-luggage-still-problem-jnb.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:51:26 GMT The first time I transited through JNB a few years back, I discovered the baggage handlers there had a bit of an affirmative shopping problem when some DVDs and a leather belt went missing from my checked in luggage. Is JNB still problematic in... The first time I transited through JNB a few years back, I discovered the baggage handlers there had a bit of an affirmative shopping problem when some DVDs and a leather belt went missing from my checked in luggage. Is JNB still problematic in this respect? ]]> Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs Internaut http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1017170-vauables-checked-luggage-still-problem-jnb.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1017042-best-way-first-class-jfk-johanasburg.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:38:37 GMT THE nonstop is a day flight--does it make more sense to fly via europe or middle east? How is the saa flight? THE nonstop is a day flight--does it make more sense to fly via europe or middle east? How is the saa flight? ]]> Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs martino http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1017042-best-way-first-class-jfk-johanasburg.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1016809-saa-744-first-class-intra-africa.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:44:05 GMT I redeemed CO ONEPASS miles for a ticket in "F" from IAH-CPT via FRA-LAD-JNB.

Currently SA55, the LAD-JNB segment is booked in "F" which according to FT and other sources is no longer offered on SAA.

Thus, my question, does SAA offer "F" service anymore or am I simply getting the original SAA "F" seat (which looks really nice) with "J" service (which also looks pretty nice)?

If they do in fact offer "F" service on this route, what is the difference between "F" and "J" beyond the seat?

Thanks for any insight,
Dan ]]> Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs dan1431 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1016809-saa-744-first-class-intra-africa.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1015450-does-mea-charge-fuel-surcharge-cedar-miles-award-redemptions.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:13:17 GMT It's been a while since I have redeemed with MEA Cedar Miles, and have not credited any flights to them recently. A few upcoming flights may push me to credit to them if they do not charge. Does anyone know if MEA has been charging YQ on award tickets recently (for ME or partner airlines)?

Thanks. ]]> Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs Angeleno228 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1015450-does-mea-charge-fuel-surcharge-cedar-miles-award-redemptions.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1015365-etihad-guest-horrible-flyer-program.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:58:02 GMT folks Does anybody have experience with the etihad guest flyer program? I find it difficult to get in touch with them (only one call center in Germany) and once I get to them, they keep giving excuses that their system is down and I should call... folks

Does anybody have experience with the etihad guest flyer program? I find it difficult to get in touch with them (only one call center in Germany) and once I get to them, they keep giving excuses that their system is down and I should call back. Calling from the states is 25c/min and it adds up quick. On email, their answers are very vague and direct me to URL's on their website that don't even exist

Just trying to get other's opinion out there but it looks like I'll be dumping Etihad for good

thank you ]]> Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs sam007 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1015365-etihad-guest-horrible-flyer-program.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1014301-air-zimbabwe-plane-smashes-into-wild-pigs.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:23:50 GMT HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe's transport ministry says one of the national airline's planes collided with five wild pigs on the runway in the capital during takeoff.

Transport Minister Nicholas Goche said in a statement Thursday that the Air Zimbabwe plane was headed from Harare to Bulawayo when the crash occurred Tuesday. All 34 people on board were evacuated safely.

Goche's statement says the plane was damaged in the crash. The plane's undercarriage collapsed on impact and it veered off the runway, damaging the plane's nose, one engine and the wing.

Goche did not say what became of the pigs.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories...MPLATE=DEFAULT ]]> Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs Shumba http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1014301-air-zimbabwe-plane-smashes-into-wild-pigs.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1014245-saa-flight-united-premier-exec.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:38:58 GMT Hi all,

I'm a United Airlines Premier Exec, and have booked some flights on South African Airways from JFK-JNB on 12/20/09 and JNB-JFK on 1/2/10.

My current seats are in Economy, and I'm wondering if anybody has advice on how best to upgrade these.

Namely, is there a way to pay for an upgrade, or pay/trade for upgrade certificates, or use my United miles in any way?

If there's any more info I'm leaving out, please let me know!

Thanks so much! ]]> Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs notmebutyou http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1014245-saa-flight-united-premier-exec.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1014092-fra-jnb-f-jnb-wdh-c-lounge-jnb.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:42:13 GMT Well, the title says it all, am I entitled to use the SAA F lounge in JNB if arriving in F (LH) but continuing in C (on SA)? Given what I read about the current status of the business lounge, I wish I could use the F lounge, but is it actually... Well, the title says it all, am I entitled to use the SAA F lounge in JNB if arriving in F (LH) but continuing in C (on SA)? Given what I read about the current status of the business lounge, I wish I could use the F lounge, but is it actually possible? ]]> Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs Phileas http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1014092-fra-jnb-f-jnb-wdh-c-lounge-jnb.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1013174-auh-terminals.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:27:19 GMT I have to take a flight in Y on Etihad with a longish layover at AUH. I don't have any status with them and therefore can't use their lounge.

I can see from the Priority Pass website that they have lounges in terminals 1 and 2. Can I get airside access to either of these terminals from terminal 3? Alternatively, if I am stuck in terminal 3 are there any pay lounges? As a worst case scenario is there a decent bar?

Thanks for any help. ]]> Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs rhodeswood http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1013174-auh-terminals.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1012548-purchase-first-class-fly-business-etihad.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:07:15 GMT Etihad Airways promoted business class seats as first class, duping travellers into forking out thousands of dirhams.

The Abu Dhabi-based airline in July this year was advertising what it called "First Special" seats on its Web site. Travellers booked seats on the understanding they were booking first class seats (pictured). Not so, says the airline - they were business class seats that were called "First Special."

http://www.malaysianews.net/story/560542 ]]> Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs Kalboz http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1012548-purchase-first-class-fly-business-etihad.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1012546-baggage-allowance-ba-gf-booked-through-ta.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:00:54 GMT Hi: I booked my ticket from a travel agent in Toronto. I am traveling YYZ-LHR on BA and then LHR-BAH-DAC on GF - all in Y. According to BA website, the free baggage allowance in Y is 1 while my travel agent is telling me that I should be... Hi:
I booked my ticket from a travel agent in Toronto. I am traveling YYZ-LHR on BA and then LHR-BAH-DAC on GF - all in Y.

According to BA website, the free baggage allowance in Y is 1 while my travel agent is telling me that I should be allowed two bags, 23 kg each.

Can someone confirm this? I called BA/GF. The CSRs were very confused. Gave me to sure answer.

Also, will I be allowed to take my golfing gear with me? BA's website has specific limits on the dimension of the bag. Of course, my golf gear with a stand bag inside is exceeding those dimensions. ]]> Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs torrento http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1012546-baggage-allowance-ba-gf-booked-through-ta.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1012048-turkish-airways-london-jnb.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:54:57 GMT I am looking at taking THY in May from LHR-JNB in Business. Any comments on service, food, Business seats, etc.. Any unusual problems with this airline? How is the lounge in Istanbul Thanks I am looking at taking THY in May from LHR-JNB in Business. Any comments on service, food, Business seats, etc.. Any unusual problems with this airline? How is the lounge in Istanbul

Thanks ]]> Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs TonyBurr http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-middle-east-africa-frequent-flyer-programs/1012048-turkish-airways-london-jnb.html