May 30, 2016, 6:01 am
Last edit by: MatthewLAX
Original discussion: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/etihad-airways-etihad-guest/1624033-f-lounge-auh3-open-still-waiting-2016-a.html
Review with 100+ photos - link (blog)
Review with 100+ photos - link (blog)
F lounge in AUH opened 30MAY2016
Oct 6, 2016, 7:35 pm
#287
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: US Air, UA BA LH AI DELTA MARRIOTT CHOICE SGP
Posts: 9,883
Thank you. I suppose I will have a discreet conversation with the manaer on duty.
Oct 7, 2016, 8:05 am
#291
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: Etihad Platinum. Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 333
Yes, you are right. Good point. I was last in there 30 September and there were no cabin crew as service staff which is a great shame as that will explain why service was almost non existent. Additionally, Lou and Ivan (the two highly professional Filipinos) were not on duty when I was there. Lou used to work in the old F lounge, and then the Premium Lounge, and always went that extra mile.
Oct 7, 2016, 7:26 pm
#292
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: SNA
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K (until it expires then never again), *wood Plat, Marriott Gold
Posts: 9,239
That's disappointing as my last flight on EY was a month before they opened the new lounged and I'm flying from AUH to JFK in Jan 2017 and was looking forward to a nice scotch and cigar. I don't really mind paying but it does suck to take things away that were free previously, especially for paid First - I wish they would have done something like SQ did when the private room first opened and only allowed paid tickets but end of the day I'd rather have the option of buying a good cigar vs having a not so good one that is free.
Oct 8, 2016, 2:18 am
#293
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 78
I experienced the exact opposite. When I first entered the lounge, I was taken care of immediately. Drinks were offered, menus and wine recommendations were given. I was in one of the private rooms, and when he saw me lying on the couch he offered me a blanket and a night cap.
Oct 9, 2016, 3:39 pm
#294
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YOW/YUL/YYZ
Posts: 270
I experienced the exact opposite. When I first entered the lounge, I was taken care of immediately. Drinks were offered, menus and wine recommendations were given. I was in one of the private rooms, and when he saw me lying on the couch he offered me a blanket and a night cap.
Oct 12, 2016, 3:35 pm
#296
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: USA
Programs: AA-CK, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 1,449
I'm in one of those rooms right now prior to my flight to JFK. For me they are heaven as I'm always hot and they have their own temperature control. It is currently set at a comfortable 17 degrees!
Oct 13, 2016, 4:17 am
#298
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: Etihad Platinum. Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 333
At the beginning of the month it was closed / undergoing renovation as sliding doors were being put in. I was told it would reopen in around a week. I'll find out next weekend if it has reopened.
Oct 15, 2016, 7:38 am
#299
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: UA
Posts: 1,775
Apologies because I am sure this was answered but search did not come up with it. 1 passenger in F and 2 in J with no status. Can the F passenger take at least one guest along or no guests are allowed. Does it make a difference if one is a 11 year old child?