Dec 25, 2014, 7:22 pm
Last edit by: MarylandFlyer244
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Flight Changes
Many changes have been made due to Etihad schedule changes. In some cases, connecting flights are being swapped to nonstops. Some have been able to get this changed back by calling Etihad, others have not. You may have to repeat call / HUCA to get it switched back.
Update 12/28/14: Etihad will honor the fare per Forbes article.
When and where are you traveling? - edit below
15-Jan-2015 -- 19-Jan-2015 JFK-AUH $228 via Expedia thewayofthefuture
18-Jan-2015 -- 28-Jan-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH-CDG-JFK, $335 via expedia, uptwn132
26-Jan-2015 -- 03-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH-SEZ, $616 via O, andydrix+1
28-Jan-2015 -- 04-Feb-2015 SFO-AUH-DEL-AUH-SFO, $443 via O, scottpenderson
01-Feb-2015 -- 02-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH, $208 via O mster +1
02-Feb-2015 -- 12-Feb-2015 $325 via O JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK jpetrillo +1
05-Feb-2015 -- 12-Feb-2015 ORD-AUH, $257 via O iamKATYg
10 Feb 2015 -- 24 Feb 2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-HYD-AUH-JFK $387 via OneTravel discoross
11 Feb 2015 -- 16 Feb 2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-CDG-JFK $350 via Expedia, nicoles9 +1
11 Feb 2015 -- 19 Feb 2015 ORD-JNB-ORD $389 via O, bonsaisai
12-FEB-2015 -- 17-FEB-2015 JFK-AUH-JCDG-JFK, $230 via PL, gemini5165+1
12-Feb-2015 -- 17-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via O, SiDFresh +2
12-Feb-2015 -- 16-Feb-2015 IAD-AUH, $268 via Expedia, DrQuack02+1
12-Feb-2015 -- 16-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH, $228 via O, greendx+2
12-Feb-2015 -- 16-Feb-2015 IAD-AUH, $268 via O, adam1222
12-Feb-2015 -- 16-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via O linke3
17-Feb-2015 -- 23-Feb-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $258 via O, sickmint79
19-Feb-2015 -- 22-Feb-2015 ORD-AUH, $308 via O B747forever
19-Feb-2015 -- 24-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH, $177 via expedia , Andie007 (Hotel Conrad Dxb)
19-Feb-2015 -- 24-Feb-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN, $240 via O, SoSiouxme
19-Feb-2015 -- 02-Mar-2015 LAX-AUH-BOM, $453 via O, weirdlyndon Dad
23-Feb-2015 -- 5-Mar-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-CDG-JFK, $355 via PL, flyaaah + 1
25-Feb-2015 -- 2-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK, $234 via cheaptickets, timid_trnchcoat
27-Feb-2015 -- 03-Mar-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN $213 via O, skylane 2 days in EVN, 5 days in AUH
02-Mar-2015 -- 09-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $292 VIA PL 1KHI+3
02-Mar-2015 -- 08-Mar-2015 EVN-AUH//AUH-LAX via O, skylane
03-Mar-2015 -- 10-Mar-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN, $190 via O, hypertext
03-Mar-2015 -- 10-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-MUM-AUH-JFK, $311, enwhycee
03-Mar-2015 -- 10-Mar-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN, $190 via O, andydrix+1
05-Mar-2015 -- 11-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK, $233 via O, pWei
05-Mar-2015 -- 09-Mar-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH, $234 via O, Novemurr+3
05-Mar-2015 -- 12-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH, $208 via O, aschuett +2
05-Mar-2015 -- 12-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD $207.80 Via O jrm68+1
05-Mar-2015 -- 16-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-MNL-AUH-JFK $284 Via O benzemalyonnais
09-Mar-2015 -- 16-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK $177 via O happy2traveler202
12-Mar-2015 -- 23-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-BOM-AUH-ORD $311 via O, wwwwww717
12-Mar-2015 -- 17-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD $220 via P, ORD-TGU
12-Mar-2015 -- 19-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK $178 via O, bmrisko+1
12-Mar-2015 -- 17-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK $178 via expedia, MGW2000
12-Mar-2015 -- 17-Mar-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-XNB-AUH-CDG-JFK $256 via Expedia viajero
12-Mar-2015 -- 16-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK $278 via Orbitz, zebtron+3
12-Mar-2015 -- 20-Mar-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-MAN-JFK Raymos24+1
14-Mar-2015 -- 18-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-IAD, $381 via O FLIHGH
17-Mar-2015 -- 26-Mar-2015 IAD-MNL-IAD, $365 via O, RustyC
19-Mar-2015 -- 27-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-JNB, chgodrew
19-Mar-2015 -- 26-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD,via O $306 jjmiller69
25-Mar-2015 -- 07 Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB OverpaidSlacker + 3
26-Mar-2014 -- 06-Apr-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN, $240 via O, Metoo
26-Mar-2014 -- 06-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $272 via O, ThePinkUnicornShirtGuy +1
30-Mar-2014 -- 06-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, luv2fly4free
30-Mar-2015 -- 06-Apr-2015 IAD-AUH-BOM, $305 via PL L1011...N/StoHNL! +3
31-Mar-2015 -- 05-Apr-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $308 via O msp2anywhere
31-Mar-2015 -- 07-Apr-2015 IAD-AUH-BOM, $325 via PL naroowal + 1
02-Apr-2015 -- 06-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK, $177 via Expedia, myAmex+1
02-Apr-2015 -- 09-Apr-2015 LAX-AUH-LAX, $428 via O, mnsweeps
12-Apr-2015 -- 22-Apr-2014 JFK-AUH-JNB, $377 via O, andydrix+2
13 Apr-2015 -- 26 Apr-2015 ORD-AUH-BOM, $410 via O dd1612
15-Apr-2015 -- 23-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH, $176 via O UA191
16-Apr-2015 -- 21-Apr-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 Via O, RustyC
16-Apr-2015 -- 27-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $276.80 via O, FlyerJT
20-Apr-2015 -- 27-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-BOM, $291 via Expedia, kugelfischer
30-Apr-2015 -- 08-May-2105 IAD-AUH-IAD, $213 via O, xxpert
30-Apr-2015 -- 05-May-2105 JFK-AUH-JFK $178 via O Piscesbox
30-Apr-2015 - 08-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK, $327 via O, absolutk3 +1
30-Apr-2015 -- 05-May-2105 JFK-AUH-JFK $227 via O wyoming007 +1
06-May - 12 May JFK-AUH via Orbitz. maxim730
06-May-2015 -- 13-May-2015 JFK<CDG-AUH->JNB via PL miffSC
7-May-2015 -- 13-May-2015 JFK<-CDG-AUG->JNB $368 via PL kadence
7-May-2015 -- 13-May-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD $236.30 via orbitz kaichief +3
7-May-2015 -- 13-May-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH-DUB-ORD $223.20 via Orbitz kaichief +1
07-May-2015 -- 11-May-2015 LAX-AUH, $458 via O, Jdivenere
07-May-2015 -- 11-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $326 via O, Redreeper
07-May-2015 -- 11-May-2015 EWR-ORD-AUH, $255 via PL, ghiaaa
07-May-2015 -- 18-May-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH $225 via O, knowledgeispower +2
13-May-2015 -- 21-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $267 via O, tcy123+2
13-May-2015 -- 26-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-CDG-JFK, $353 via Priceline, serchjos +1 6 days Middle East, 5 days South Africa
14-May-2015 -- 18-May-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH-DUB-ORD $223 via Orbitz brooks_87
14-May-2015 -- 20-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JHB-AUH-JFK, $298,60 via O, Flyer7191
14-May-2015 -- 22-May-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK via Priceline vocalizing
14-May-2015 -- 25-May-2015 DFW-AUH-DEL $311 via O, OregonTransplant
18-May-2015 -- 27-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK, $290 via Priceline, SansSerif
19-May-2015 -- 26-May-2015 ORD-CDG-AUH, $297 via vayama, maskedmesothorium
19-May-2015 -- 27-May-2015 ORD-DUB, $201 via vayama, (Original itinerary was ORD-DUB-AUH-ORD) AlmostJesus
19-May-2015 -- 02-Jun-2015 LAX-AUH-DEL (then likely on to DHM), $457 via O, ocdb8r
21-May-2015 -- 01-Jun-2015 ORD-CDG-AUH-ORD $250.11 Via vayama jrm68+4
21-May-2015 -- 26-May-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH-MAN-JFK, $276 via Expedia, flyigglesfly
05-May-2015 -- 26-May-2015 IAD-AUH, $218 via Expedia, kiyaj
21-May-2015 -- 25-May-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 via O, wwwwww717
21-May-2015 -- 25-May-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH $211 via Priceline, Lowroller
03-Aug-2015 -- 13-Aug-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH, $232 via Priceline, ejmelton +1
17-Aug-2015 -- 20-Aug-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH, chgodrew
01-Sep-2015 -- 08-Sep-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG, $228 via O linke3 +1
01-Sep-2015 -- 08-Sep-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-JNB, $451 via OneTravel weirdlyndon +2
01-Sep-2015 -- 09-Sep-2015 JFK-JNB-JFK, $373 via PL, hfs_flyer
02-Sep-2015 -- 08-Sep-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH, $200 via Vayama, kiyaj
02-Sep-2015 -- 10-Sep-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-CDG-JFK, $563 via O, nichojo + 1
03-Sep-2015 -- 07-Sep-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 via O, hauteboy
03-Sep-2015 -- 09-Sep-2015 IAD-AUH-IAD, $217 via O, dfwgolfer1 + 1
03-Sep-2015 -- 09-Sep-2015 (OAK)-LAX-AUH-LAX-(OAK), $261 via O, tonei (AUH-EVN-AUH legs cancelled by EY)
03-Sep-2015 -- 12-Sep-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH-JFK, $302 via Priceline, Wellington
03-Sep-2015 -- 17-Sep-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $223 via O, westhed
08-Sep-2015 -- 16-Sep-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG-AUH-CDG-JFK, spkg
08-Sept-2015 --15-Sept-2015 JFK-AUH $187 via PL, OregonTransplant
09-Sep-2015 -- 16-Sep-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-MAN-JFK, $317, enwhycee
09-Sep-2015 -- 15-Sep-2015 JFK-JNB-JFK, krazykanuck
09- Sep 2015 -- 08-Oct 2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK $326 via O DebitNM +1
09-Sep-2015 -- 23-Sep-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH, $223 via PL, jrweaver912
10-Sept-2015 -- 17-Sept-2015 ORD-AUH, $220 via Expedia needtofly+1
10-Sept-2015 -- 17-Sept-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via Big O footastic+1
14-Sep-2015 -- 19-Sep-2015 ORD-AUH-DUB-ORD, $209 via Vayama by bonsaisai
20-Sep-2015 -- 06-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG-AUH-JFK, $421 via O Z4fiend
21-Sep-2015 -- 01-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-MNL-AUH-MAN-JFK, $386 via PL, frankels +3
23-Sep-2015 -- 05-Oct-2015 JFK-SEZ-JFK, $616 via O, RustyC
23-Sep-2015 - 02-Oct-2015 ORD-DUB-BOM-AUH-DUB-ORD, $327 via E, absolutk3 +1
01-Oct-2015 -- 05-Oct-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH-DUB-ORD, $223 via O, Novemurr+2
05-Oct-2015 -- 13-Oct-15 ORD-CDG-AUH-ORD $250.11 Via vayama jrm68+1
06-Oct-2015 -- 22-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK , $178 via Expedia, 777fanatics
07-Oct-2015 -- 12-Oct-2015 JFK-DUB-AUH-CDG-JFK, $240 via O sna430+1
08-Oct-2015 -- 15-Oct-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 via O, mldol1007
08-Oct-2015 -- 12-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via O, medichill
08-Oct-2015 -- 12-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via O, brooklynfler82
08-Oct-2015 -- 20-Oct-2015 IAD-AUH-DEL, benwilliams
09-Oct-2015 -- 20-Oct-2015 IAD-AUH-IAD, via O, $213 xxpert
13-Oct-2015 -- 20-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG-AUH-JFK, $395 via Expedia, myAmex+1
13-Oct-2015 -- 20-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG-AUH-JFK, $321 via Expedia, angelicboris
15-Oct-2015 -- 22-Oct-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN-AUH-LAX $190 via O ErthCrclr+1
15-Oct-2015 -- 19-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH, $170 via O, tcy123+2
20-Oct-2015 -- 31-Oct-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK
21 Oct 2015 - 11 Nov 2015 - IAD-AUH-BOM-AUH-IAD $305 booked via Orbitz, gt5309a +3.
21-Oct-2015 -- 29-Oct-2015 ORD-DUB-AHU-MAN-ORD johndoe123
21-Oct-2015 -- 29-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK $276 via Orbitz casanovawa
21-Oct-2015 -- 09-Nov-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 via O, miklinga+1
23-Oct-2015 -- 30-Oct-2015 DFW-AUH-DFW, $307 via Expedia (originally 10/22-10/29 but EY changed dates due to DFW<->AUH switching from Daily to Sun/Wed/Fri), Rusdude
26-Oct-2015 -- 05-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB via O $277 clincher +1
29-Oct-2015 -- 11-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $376 via O, SiDFresh +2
29-Oct-2015 -- 11-Nov-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-JNB-AUH-MAN-JFK, $333 via O, Dude +2
29-Oct-2015 -- 09-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $298 via Expedia, kugelfischer
29-Oct-2015 -- 07-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $376 via PL, ncrwlr +1
02-Nov-2015 -- 10-Nov-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN-AUH-LAX, $214 via O, iamlindoro + 1
03-Nov-2015 -- 10-Oct-2015 ORD-AUH, $192.80 via O, dandruff
04-Nov-2015 -- 09-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-DEL, $325 via O, kiyaj
04-Nov-2015 -- 10-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK, $178 via O, dantorsiello +1
05-Nov-2015 -- 10-Nov-2015 EWR-ORD-AUH-JFK, $225 via PL, +2 (booked by dantorsiello)
05-Nov-2015 -- 12-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $326 via O, MarylandFlyer244
05-Nov-2015 -- 10-Nov-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $275 via PL, +2 booked by ORD-TGU
Suggestions for what to do in ...
AUH (Abu Dhabi) (Check Groupon):
Grand Mosque [wiki] [map]
Kayak the mangroves [trip advisor] [map]
Ferrari World [trip advisor] [map]
Dune bashing/camel ride [trip advisor]
Hotels:
Qsar al Sarab
CPT (Capetown):
Take cable car to top of Table Mountain
Drive the scenic drive to Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope
See Robben Island prison, home to Nelson Mandela for 18 years
V&A Waterfront
Hop-on-Hop Off Bus Cape town (brings you to all scenic landscapes of Cape town (incl Camps bay) w/o hassle and security concerns
JNB (Johannesburg):
Nelson Mandela Square (JNB) / also visit Butchers steak restaurant there
Guided tour to Soweto (JNB)
For JNB/CPT:
- use uber (safe and cheap) / if you travel to Sandton(JNB): use Gautrain from Airport. / review travel advise and do's/don'ts for traveling in JNB city.
- Tons of cheap flights btw CPT and JNB. Always use booking portals like orbitz, skyscanner, etc. to find good fares (for example on Kulula, BA, SAA, Mango, etc.)
MNL (Manila):
Ask on FT (in Destinations) - There are too many islands and beaches in the Philippines to list here.
If you fancy another destination:
$120 R/T to SIN
$175 R/T to HKG or 7500 Avios
Almost all of Asia is under $200 with LCCs
Etihad Economy Tips/Quirks/Etc
Insert here
Does Y board... by Groups? Rows? Reverse herringbone by last name?
Upgrade bid offers for Y->J on JFK-AUH start at $1100. AUH-JFK $1150
" " " " ORD/AUH start at $1180 both ways
Flight Changes
Many changes have been made due to Etihad schedule changes. In some cases, connecting flights are being swapped to nonstops. Some have been able to get this changed back by calling Etihad, others have not. You may have to repeat call / HUCA to get it switched back.
Update 12/28/14: Etihad will honor the fare per Forbes article.
When and where are you traveling? - edit below
15-Jan-2015 -- 19-Jan-2015 JFK-AUH $228 via Expedia thewayofthefuture
18-Jan-2015 -- 28-Jan-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH-CDG-JFK, $335 via expedia, uptwn132
26-Jan-2015 -- 03-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH-SEZ, $616 via O, andydrix+1
28-Jan-2015 -- 04-Feb-2015 SFO-AUH-DEL-AUH-SFO, $443 via O, scottpenderson
01-Feb-2015 -- 02-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH, $208 via O mster +1
02-Feb-2015 -- 12-Feb-2015 $325 via O JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK jpetrillo +1
05-Feb-2015 -- 12-Feb-2015 ORD-AUH, $257 via O iamKATYg
10 Feb 2015 -- 24 Feb 2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-HYD-AUH-JFK $387 via OneTravel discoross
11 Feb 2015 -- 16 Feb 2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-CDG-JFK $350 via Expedia, nicoles9 +1
11 Feb 2015 -- 19 Feb 2015 ORD-JNB-ORD $389 via O, bonsaisai
12-FEB-2015 -- 17-FEB-2015 JFK-AUH-JCDG-JFK, $230 via PL, gemini5165+1
12-Feb-2015 -- 17-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via O, SiDFresh +2
12-Feb-2015 -- 16-Feb-2015 IAD-AUH, $268 via Expedia, DrQuack02+1
12-Feb-2015 -- 16-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH, $228 via O, greendx+2
12-Feb-2015 -- 16-Feb-2015 IAD-AUH, $268 via O, adam1222
12-Feb-2015 -- 16-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via O linke3
17-Feb-2015 -- 23-Feb-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $258 via O, sickmint79
19-Feb-2015 -- 22-Feb-2015 ORD-AUH, $308 via O B747forever
19-Feb-2015 -- 24-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH, $177 via expedia , Andie007 (Hotel Conrad Dxb)
19-Feb-2015 -- 24-Feb-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN, $240 via O, SoSiouxme
19-Feb-2015 -- 02-Mar-2015 LAX-AUH-BOM, $453 via O, weirdlyndon Dad
23-Feb-2015 -- 5-Mar-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-CDG-JFK, $355 via PL, flyaaah + 1
25-Feb-2015 -- 2-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK, $234 via cheaptickets, timid_trnchcoat
27-Feb-2015 -- 03-Mar-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN $213 via O, skylane 2 days in EVN, 5 days in AUH
02-Mar-2015 -- 09-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $292 VIA PL 1KHI+3
02-Mar-2015 -- 08-Mar-2015 EVN-AUH//AUH-LAX via O, skylane
03-Mar-2015 -- 10-Mar-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN, $190 via O, hypertext
03-Mar-2015 -- 10-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-MUM-AUH-JFK, $311, enwhycee
03-Mar-2015 -- 10-Mar-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN, $190 via O, andydrix+1
05-Mar-2015 -- 11-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK, $233 via O, pWei
05-Mar-2015 -- 09-Mar-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH, $234 via O, Novemurr+3
05-Mar-2015 -- 12-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH, $208 via O, aschuett +2
05-Mar-2015 -- 12-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD $207.80 Via O jrm68+1
05-Mar-2015 -- 16-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-MNL-AUH-JFK $284 Via O benzemalyonnais
09-Mar-2015 -- 16-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK $177 via O happy2traveler202
12-Mar-2015 -- 23-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-BOM-AUH-ORD $311 via O, wwwwww717
12-Mar-2015 -- 17-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD $220 via P, ORD-TGU
12-Mar-2015 -- 19-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK $178 via O, bmrisko+1
12-Mar-2015 -- 17-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK $178 via expedia, MGW2000
12-Mar-2015 -- 17-Mar-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-XNB-AUH-CDG-JFK $256 via Expedia viajero
12-Mar-2015 -- 16-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK $278 via Orbitz, zebtron+3
12-Mar-2015 -- 20-Mar-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-MAN-JFK Raymos24+1
14-Mar-2015 -- 18-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-IAD, $381 via O FLIHGH
17-Mar-2015 -- 26-Mar-2015 IAD-MNL-IAD, $365 via O, RustyC
19-Mar-2015 -- 27-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-JNB, chgodrew
19-Mar-2015 -- 26-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD,via O $306 jjmiller69
25-Mar-2015 -- 07 Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB OverpaidSlacker + 3
26-Mar-2014 -- 06-Apr-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN, $240 via O, Metoo
26-Mar-2014 -- 06-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $272 via O, ThePinkUnicornShirtGuy +1
30-Mar-2014 -- 06-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, luv2fly4free
30-Mar-2015 -- 06-Apr-2015 IAD-AUH-BOM, $305 via PL L1011...N/StoHNL! +3
31-Mar-2015 -- 05-Apr-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $308 via O msp2anywhere
31-Mar-2015 -- 07-Apr-2015 IAD-AUH-BOM, $325 via PL naroowal + 1
02-Apr-2015 -- 06-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK, $177 via Expedia, myAmex+1
02-Apr-2015 -- 09-Apr-2015 LAX-AUH-LAX, $428 via O, mnsweeps
12-Apr-2015 -- 22-Apr-2014 JFK-AUH-JNB, $377 via O, andydrix+2
13 Apr-2015 -- 26 Apr-2015 ORD-AUH-BOM, $410 via O dd1612
15-Apr-2015 -- 23-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH, $176 via O UA191
16-Apr-2015 -- 21-Apr-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 Via O, RustyC
16-Apr-2015 -- 27-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $276.80 via O, FlyerJT
20-Apr-2015 -- 27-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-BOM, $291 via Expedia, kugelfischer
30-Apr-2015 -- 08-May-2105 IAD-AUH-IAD, $213 via O, xxpert
30-Apr-2015 -- 05-May-2105 JFK-AUH-JFK $178 via O Piscesbox
30-Apr-2015 - 08-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK, $327 via O, absolutk3 +1
30-Apr-2015 -- 05-May-2105 JFK-AUH-JFK $227 via O wyoming007 +1
06-May - 12 May JFK-AUH via Orbitz. maxim730
06-May-2015 -- 13-May-2015 JFK<CDG-AUH->JNB via PL miffSC
7-May-2015 -- 13-May-2015 JFK<-CDG-AUG->JNB $368 via PL kadence
7-May-2015 -- 13-May-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD $236.30 via orbitz kaichief +3
7-May-2015 -- 13-May-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH-DUB-ORD $223.20 via Orbitz kaichief +1
07-May-2015 -- 11-May-2015 LAX-AUH, $458 via O, Jdivenere
07-May-2015 -- 11-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $326 via O, Redreeper
07-May-2015 -- 11-May-2015 EWR-ORD-AUH, $255 via PL, ghiaaa
07-May-2015 -- 18-May-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH $225 via O, knowledgeispower +2
13-May-2015 -- 21-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $267 via O, tcy123+2
13-May-2015 -- 26-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-CDG-JFK, $353 via Priceline, serchjos +1 6 days Middle East, 5 days South Africa
14-May-2015 -- 18-May-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH-DUB-ORD $223 via Orbitz brooks_87
14-May-2015 -- 20-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JHB-AUH-JFK, $298,60 via O, Flyer7191
14-May-2015 -- 22-May-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK via Priceline vocalizing
14-May-2015 -- 25-May-2015 DFW-AUH-DEL $311 via O, OregonTransplant
18-May-2015 -- 27-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK, $290 via Priceline, SansSerif
19-May-2015 -- 26-May-2015 ORD-CDG-AUH, $297 via vayama, maskedmesothorium
19-May-2015 -- 27-May-2015 ORD-DUB, $201 via vayama, (Original itinerary was ORD-DUB-AUH-ORD) AlmostJesus
19-May-2015 -- 02-Jun-2015 LAX-AUH-DEL (then likely on to DHM), $457 via O, ocdb8r
21-May-2015 -- 01-Jun-2015 ORD-CDG-AUH-ORD $250.11 Via vayama jrm68+4
21-May-2015 -- 26-May-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH-MAN-JFK, $276 via Expedia, flyigglesfly
05-May-2015 -- 26-May-2015 IAD-AUH, $218 via Expedia, kiyaj
21-May-2015 -- 25-May-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 via O, wwwwww717
21-May-2015 -- 25-May-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH $211 via Priceline, Lowroller
03-Aug-2015 -- 13-Aug-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH, $232 via Priceline, ejmelton +1
17-Aug-2015 -- 20-Aug-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH, chgodrew
01-Sep-2015 -- 08-Sep-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG, $228 via O linke3 +1
01-Sep-2015 -- 08-Sep-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-JNB, $451 via OneTravel weirdlyndon +2
01-Sep-2015 -- 09-Sep-2015 JFK-JNB-JFK, $373 via PL, hfs_flyer
02-Sep-2015 -- 08-Sep-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH, $200 via Vayama, kiyaj
02-Sep-2015 -- 10-Sep-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-CDG-JFK, $563 via O, nichojo + 1
03-Sep-2015 -- 07-Sep-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 via O, hauteboy
03-Sep-2015 -- 09-Sep-2015 IAD-AUH-IAD, $217 via O, dfwgolfer1 + 1
03-Sep-2015 -- 09-Sep-2015 (OAK)-LAX-AUH-LAX-(OAK), $261 via O, tonei (AUH-EVN-AUH legs cancelled by EY)
03-Sep-2015 -- 12-Sep-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH-JFK, $302 via Priceline, Wellington
03-Sep-2015 -- 17-Sep-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $223 via O, westhed
08-Sep-2015 -- 16-Sep-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG-AUH-CDG-JFK, spkg
08-Sept-2015 --15-Sept-2015 JFK-AUH $187 via PL, OregonTransplant
09-Sep-2015 -- 16-Sep-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-MAN-JFK, $317, enwhycee
09-Sep-2015 -- 15-Sep-2015 JFK-JNB-JFK, krazykanuck
09- Sep 2015 -- 08-Oct 2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK $326 via O DebitNM +1
09-Sep-2015 -- 23-Sep-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH, $223 via PL, jrweaver912
10-Sept-2015 -- 17-Sept-2015 ORD-AUH, $220 via Expedia needtofly+1
10-Sept-2015 -- 17-Sept-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via Big O footastic+1
14-Sep-2015 -- 19-Sep-2015 ORD-AUH-DUB-ORD, $209 via Vayama by bonsaisai
20-Sep-2015 -- 06-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG-AUH-JFK, $421 via O Z4fiend
21-Sep-2015 -- 01-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-MNL-AUH-MAN-JFK, $386 via PL, frankels +3
23-Sep-2015 -- 05-Oct-2015 JFK-SEZ-JFK, $616 via O, RustyC
23-Sep-2015 - 02-Oct-2015 ORD-DUB-BOM-AUH-DUB-ORD, $327 via E, absolutk3 +1
01-Oct-2015 -- 05-Oct-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH-DUB-ORD, $223 via O, Novemurr+2
05-Oct-2015 -- 13-Oct-15 ORD-CDG-AUH-ORD $250.11 Via vayama jrm68+1
06-Oct-2015 -- 22-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK , $178 via Expedia, 777fanatics
07-Oct-2015 -- 12-Oct-2015 JFK-DUB-AUH-CDG-JFK, $240 via O sna430+1
08-Oct-2015 -- 15-Oct-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 via O, mldol1007
08-Oct-2015 -- 12-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via O, medichill
08-Oct-2015 -- 12-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via O, brooklynfler82
08-Oct-2015 -- 20-Oct-2015 IAD-AUH-DEL, benwilliams
09-Oct-2015 -- 20-Oct-2015 IAD-AUH-IAD, via O, $213 xxpert
13-Oct-2015 -- 20-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG-AUH-JFK, $395 via Expedia, myAmex+1
13-Oct-2015 -- 20-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG-AUH-JFK, $321 via Expedia, angelicboris
15-Oct-2015 -- 22-Oct-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN-AUH-LAX $190 via O ErthCrclr+1
15-Oct-2015 -- 19-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH, $170 via O, tcy123+2
20-Oct-2015 -- 31-Oct-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK
21 Oct 2015 - 11 Nov 2015 - IAD-AUH-BOM-AUH-IAD $305 booked via Orbitz, gt5309a +3.
21-Oct-2015 -- 29-Oct-2015 ORD-DUB-AHU-MAN-ORD johndoe123
21-Oct-2015 -- 29-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK $276 via Orbitz casanovawa
21-Oct-2015 -- 09-Nov-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 via O, miklinga+1
23-Oct-2015 -- 30-Oct-2015 DFW-AUH-DFW, $307 via Expedia (originally 10/22-10/29 but EY changed dates due to DFW<->AUH switching from Daily to Sun/Wed/Fri), Rusdude
26-Oct-2015 -- 05-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB via O $277 clincher +1
29-Oct-2015 -- 11-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $376 via O, SiDFresh +2
29-Oct-2015 -- 11-Nov-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-JNB-AUH-MAN-JFK, $333 via O, Dude +2
29-Oct-2015 -- 09-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $298 via Expedia, kugelfischer
29-Oct-2015 -- 07-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $376 via PL, ncrwlr +1
02-Nov-2015 -- 10-Nov-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN-AUH-LAX, $214 via O, iamlindoro + 1
03-Nov-2015 -- 10-Oct-2015 ORD-AUH, $192.80 via O, dandruff
04-Nov-2015 -- 09-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-DEL, $325 via O, kiyaj
04-Nov-2015 -- 10-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK, $178 via O, dantorsiello +1
05-Nov-2015 -- 10-Nov-2015 EWR-ORD-AUH-JFK, $225 via PL, +2 (booked by dantorsiello)
05-Nov-2015 -- 12-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $326 via O, MarylandFlyer244
05-Nov-2015 -- 10-Nov-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $275 via PL, +2 booked by ORD-TGU
Suggestions for what to do in ...
AUH (Abu Dhabi) (Check Groupon):
Grand Mosque [wiki] [map]
Kayak the mangroves [trip advisor] [map]
Ferrari World [trip advisor] [map]
Dune bashing/camel ride [trip advisor]
Hotels:
Qsar al Sarab
CPT (Capetown):
Take cable car to top of Table Mountain
Drive the scenic drive to Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope
See Robben Island prison, home to Nelson Mandela for 18 years
V&A Waterfront
Hop-on-Hop Off Bus Cape town (brings you to all scenic landscapes of Cape town (incl Camps bay) w/o hassle and security concerns
JNB (Johannesburg):
Nelson Mandela Square (JNB) / also visit Butchers steak restaurant there
Guided tour to Soweto (JNB)
For JNB/CPT:
- use uber (safe and cheap) / if you travel to Sandton(JNB): use Gautrain from Airport. / review travel advise and do's/don'ts for traveling in JNB city.
- Tons of cheap flights btw CPT and JNB. Always use booking portals like orbitz, skyscanner, etc. to find good fares (for example on Kulula, BA, SAA, Mango, etc.)
MNL (Manila):
Ask on FT (in Destinations) - There are too many islands and beaches in the Philippines to list here.
If you fancy another destination:
$120 R/T to SIN
$175 R/T to HKG or 7500 Avios
Almost all of Asia is under $200 with LCCs
Etihad Economy Tips/Quirks/Etc
Insert here
Does Y board... by Groups? Rows? Reverse herringbone by last name?
Upgrade bid offers for Y->J on JFK-AUH start at $1100. AUH-JFK $1150
" " " " ORD/AUH start at $1180 both ways
[FARE GONE] JFK-AUH $187 rt ai
Apr 23, 2015, 6:35 am
#2476
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
Programs: Frontier Gold, DL estranged 1MMer, Spirit VIP, CO/NW/UA/AA once gold/plat/comped gold now dust.
Posts: 38,151
For the Desert Safari via Desert Rose Tourism, I suggest looking at Groupon's UAE site where AED 165 is the cost vs 290. http://www.groupon.ae/deals/dealbank...tours/50761322
All the better if u can get to work, though.
Apr 23, 2015, 6:43 am
#2477
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
Programs: Frontier Gold, DL estranged 1MMer, Spirit VIP, CO/NW/UA/AA once gold/plat/comped gold now dust.
Posts: 38,151
Did you find that only having a backpack avoided any possible weight limit issues with carry-on? Did they weigh it in the US or in AUH? Trying to carry-on to avoid checking for a trip next week, but concerned at staying under strict 7 kg limit, particularly with electronics that I'd like to keep all in one bag.
Apr 23, 2015, 8:23 am
#2478
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Traveling some where hopefully
Programs: AS, AA Gold, and Hilton
Posts: 1,954
I think the key was preprinting boarding passes so you only interact with gate personnel.
Apr 23, 2015, 9:25 am
#2479
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 30
We flew 4 weeks ago from ORD. My wife went to the counter to get tickets, we had checked in online. Then they asked to weigh our bags so I walked up to the counter with 2 small duffel bags and 2 backpacks. 10 feet away the counter the person said ok weighted and I turned around? She printed the tickets for my wife I never even went to the counter. AUH never said a thing just checked it in US preclearance, but again we had preprinted boarding passes.
I think the key was preprinting boarding passes so you only interact with gate personnel.
I think the key was preprinting boarding passes so you only interact with gate personnel.
Apr 23, 2015, 12:51 pm
#2480
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Traveling some where hopefully
Programs: AS, AA Gold, and Hilton
Posts: 1,954
Both of ours were on EY metal. The Hotel had a printer just for boarding passes.
Apr 23, 2015, 1:20 pm
#2481
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 30
Apr 24, 2015, 7:21 am
#2482
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Plat, SPG Plat
Posts: 281
I searched but couldn't find any successful attempts to upgrade using miles (not bidding).
When I clink the link to 'Upgrade using your Etihad Guest Miles,' I get the error 'This booking cannot be upgraded for this itinerary.' I assume it's a similar to issue to not being able to pick a seat online. I'll call customer service to check, but just wanted to check here for any successes first.
When I clink the link to 'Upgrade using your Etihad Guest Miles,' I get the error 'This booking cannot be upgraded for this itinerary.' I assume it's a similar to issue to not being able to pick a seat online. I'll call customer service to check, but just wanted to check here for any successes first.
Apr 24, 2015, 7:20 pm
#2483
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MSP
Programs: DL GM, AMEX Business Platinum, AMEX Delta Reserve, DL SkyClub Member, Choice PM
Posts: 2,218
Need advice
am ill with Broncho Pneumonia since 2 days.
My flights are tonight 4/25 BOM-AUH
and Tomorrow moning 4/26 AUH-ORD.
In this physical state there is no way I could do this return flight.
Have emailed etihad at Chicago, Abu Dhabi and Mumbai.
Am I SOL!
I can provide all documentation if required. Including X-Ray chest.
Am a licensed physician in India.
Any advice is always respected and appreciated.
My flights are tonight 4/25 BOM-AUH
and Tomorrow moning 4/26 AUH-ORD.
In this physical state there is no way I could do this return flight.
Have emailed etihad at Chicago, Abu Dhabi and Mumbai.
Am I SOL!
I can provide all documentation if required. Including X-Ray chest.
Am a licensed physician in India.
Any advice is always respected and appreciated.
Apr 24, 2015, 8:02 pm
#2484
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Trenton, NJ (PHL, EWR)
Programs: A3 Gold, BA Bronze
Posts: 1,633
am ill with Broncho Pneumonia since 2 days.
My flights are tonight 4/25 BOM-AUH
and Tomorrow moning 4/26 AUH-ORD.
In this physical state there is no way I could do this return flight.
Have emailed etihad at Chicago, Abu Dhabi and Mumbai.
Am I SOL!
I can provide all documentation if required. Including X-Ray chest.
Am a licensed physician in India.
Any advice is always respected and appreciated.
My flights are tonight 4/25 BOM-AUH
and Tomorrow moning 4/26 AUH-ORD.
In this physical state there is no way I could do this return flight.
Have emailed etihad at Chicago, Abu Dhabi and Mumbai.
Am I SOL!
I can provide all documentation if required. Including X-Ray chest.
Am a licensed physician in India.
Any advice is always respected and appreciated.
Apr 25, 2015, 12:51 am
#2485
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MSP
Programs: DL GM, AMEX Business Platinum, AMEX Delta Reserve, DL SkyClub Member, Choice PM
Posts: 2,218
I have Annual Travel Insurance.
2ndly someone from Etihad Mumbai did call me this morning at 11.45-11.50 am Mumbai time.
She has cancelled today's flights and receommended I work with the OTA (Orbitz) to reinstate the return journey ticket anytime before April 25 of next year.
Etihad does not have waivers for illness!
So I asked her if I travelled today and became seriously ill on the flight ... who would bear the costs of any diversions etc? She laughed and said Etihad of course.
Apr 26, 2015, 9:49 pm
#2486
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: California
Posts: 1,129
If I was sick but wanted to avoid fees, I'd show up at the airport and get the airline to declare me medically unfit to fly and make the airline kick me off the flight so that I'm entitled to a refund or rebooking.
Apr 27, 2015, 1:50 pm
#2487
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: BOS
Posts: 814
Thanks for the suggestions.
I have Annual Travel Insurance.
2ndly someone from Etihad Mumbai did call me this morning at 11.45-11.50 am Mumbai time.
She has cancelled today's flights and receommended I work with the OTA (Orbitz) to reinstate the return journey ticket anytime before April 25 of next year.
Etihad does not have waivers for illness!
So I asked her if I travelled today and became seriously ill on the flight ... who would bear the costs of any diversions etc? She laughed and said Etihad of course.
I have Annual Travel Insurance.
2ndly someone from Etihad Mumbai did call me this morning at 11.45-11.50 am Mumbai time.
She has cancelled today's flights and receommended I work with the OTA (Orbitz) to reinstate the return journey ticket anytime before April 25 of next year.
Etihad does not have waivers for illness!
So I asked her if I travelled today and became seriously ill on the flight ... who would bear the costs of any diversions etc? She laughed and said Etihad of course.
If you have travel insurance, then use the insurance.
Apr 27, 2015, 7:48 pm
#2490
Join Date: May 2007
Location: YYZ/BUF
Posts: 125
I changed my outbound flight from EY100 to EY102 free and clear, in no more than 15 minutes on the phone including time on hold. I just asked politely and got what I wanted. Not even a hint of unpleasantness from the other side of the phone.