Originally Posted by Cedar Jet

Firstly, the reasons for the argument are indeed the shambles I have mentioned in prior posts with regard to EY. They are still having many probs with the (brand new) aircraft..let alone other internal aspects.

No, as a passenger you do not need an alcohol permit to fly. A permit is only required by non muslim expat residents of the UAE. This has been thrown in as a red herring!

This whole story is definitely being convoluted much to the advantage of Etihad..i.e. try to weasel its way out of a bad product. I have no doubt the men went over board (perhaps within their rights if after 30K of airfares between the three of them and the product fell way short)

My 2 cents worth

CJ