|
Reduction in baggage allowances, no more upgrades on Z fare
with the usual marketing spin, chnages for tickets booked from 14 September see reductions in baggage allowances and Z class tickets no longer being eligible for upgrades.
http://www.etihad.com/farechoices |
Changes to Etihad' booking classes
I received the following email today:
On 14 September 2015, Etihad Airways will launch Fare Choices. For all bookings ticketed before that date, the existing rules apply. Fare Choices offer our guests the ability to tailor their journey according to their needs. Some guests want to travel light and on a budget, whilst others want to be able to make last-minute travel decisions, carry extra baggage or earn more miles. We have created new Fare Choices for our Economy, Business and First Class guests. They vary by: How flexible you need it to be What baggage allowance you need How many miles you will earn What other benefits you value when you travel - priority check-in, chauffeur service, upgrade eligibility Fare choices apply to all bookings, whether you buy through your travel agency, our Contact Centre, or etihad.com. See all Fare Choices at a glance ► http://www.etihad.com/farechoices?CID=ema:farechoices-rowaug15:guestsenen:etihadairwaysannouncement&utm_ campaign=farechoices-rowaug15&utm_medium=email&utm_source=guestsenen&ut m_content=etihadairwaysannouncement&CID=ema:::&utm _campaign=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=&utm_conten t= |
Guest Seat Priority Check in
Strangest one (for me) is this:
GUEST SEAT - Priority check-in Based on tier status And what about MFU and PlusGrade? |
Originally Posted by RowH
(Post 25299390)
Strangest one (for me) is this:
Business and First ticket holders acquired via Guest Seat not allowed to use premium check in unless Gold or Platinum? That'd be, what, 1 or 2 per flight max? And what about MFU and PlusGrade? |
Can't tell if this will be a good or bad, but knowing our luck - bad.
|
Just when I thought it couldn't get worse than the last devaluation
|
The check-in based on tier status is definitely a real downgrade. Luckily I have booked my 6 award flights in first and business for next February so the old rules apply and I will be able to use premium check in. Lounga access reamins unchanged. Doesn't seem to make any sense to me but would not stop me from booking a J or F award in the future if it was best for my needs. Limo service remains for award flights from what I see which is a much important benefit.
|
Originally Posted by hzv5wk
(Post 25298725)
Z class tickets no longer being eligible for upgrades.
Edit: yes, indeed.
Originally Posted by EtihadGuest
As of 8 July 2015, members who purchase an Etihad Airways Breaking Deals fare (fare classes T, E and Z), will not be able to use miles to upgrade to Business or First Class at the airport, via the call centre or online.
However, if the Breaking Deals fare was issued before 8 July 2015 (on fare class E or Z), members will still be eligible to upgrade to Business or First Class by contacting the Etihad Guest Call Centre up to 48 hours in advance of the flight’s scheduled departure time. Breaking Deals fare class T has never been eligible for upgrade to Business Class. |
Disappointing
Yet another reason to reconsider Etihad. In particular the reduction in luggage...
|
The new excess luggage rates from the US/Canada are abhorrent.
Currently an additional 23 kg box is $140-$175, depending on it it was booked online or at the airport (used to $137/500AED a few years ago). The new rates put it at $210 online/$300 at the airport. Extra weight from 23-32 kg goes from a flat $50 (payable only at the airport) to $87.5 (online) to $125 (airport). I frequently travel with extra weight/pieces, and this change alone will push me completely to Emirates. |
Business breaking deals
I wonder how much cheaper this type of fare will be compared to Business a Saver. From BKK to MAN a saver ticket is approx £850
|
This airline stinks in their maneuvers! For me I was only sticking around because of the preclearance but I dont think that's a really big deal and to hell with them. I just want to avoid it completely. A big boo to EY
|
Originally Posted by RowH
(Post 25299390)
Strangest one (for me) is this:
Business and First ticket holders acquired via Guest Seat not allowed to use premium check in unless Gold or Platinum? That'd be, what, 1 or 2 per flight max? And what about MFU and PlusGrade? |
Originally Posted by h1ghfly3r
(Post 25301506)
Could not find that statement. Where was that written?
Business Class -> Guest Seat -> Priority check-in*** -> "Based on tier status" |
according to the info below;
http://www.etihad.com/en/plan-and-bo...ices-overview/ fare class D earns 175% miles (Z 115%) FARE TYPE BREAKING DEALS SAVER FREEDOM GUEST SEAT Booking class (Z) (W), (D,C,J) I Fare basis JB JS JF GJ Miles earned 115% 130% 175% 0%**** However on the Etihad mileage calculator.... http://www.etihadguest.com/en/earn-m...ge-calculator/ How many miles will I earn? Simply enter the details of your trip, along with your cabin of travel, to find out how many miles you will earn on your next Etihad Airways flight. Destination and dates From DUB To BKK One way / Return Return One way Guest travel class Economy Business First Your membership tier level Etihad Guest Etihad Guest Silver Etihad Guest Gold (yes) Etihad Guest Platinum View miles How much you will earn FOR THIS TRIP YOU WOULD EARN MILES Z,W,D -- Fare Class of Business 12195 C,J -- Fare Class of Business 15244 Which is correct? :confused: |
| All times are GMT -6. The time now is 3:57 pm. |
This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.