I usually fly EK. The flights at present for March '15 to Oz are still flex, they haven't released any saver deals as yet. The multi stop I am looking to book in J is £3900 ex GLA with Emirates. ( I know I could wait it out...)
When searching via Opodo I found an Etihad offer at £2605, which is lighter on the credit card x2!
I am open to using Etihad as it will start fly from EDI next summer so may use it more often and gain status in due course
My concerns are:
1) To get this offer I need to "land" in XNB(Dubai transit mall) could I skip this bus trip from AUH to XNB and back to XNB or would it render my ticket invalid, If I book just to AUH the price jumps to £3560????
2) GLA via MAN is a 45 min connection, will this be long enough? With flybe codeshare
3) I have never flown Etihad, J seat looks ok on the 777 and 330/200. Anyone's experience would be welcome in comparison to Emirates J on 777 300ER is my usual
4) is the miles/reward scheme favourable?
thanks in advance for any help
