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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
#361
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Dubai / NYC
Programs: EK-IO, UA-1K2MM, ETIHAD-GOLD, SPG-PLAT LIFETIME, JUMEIRAH SERIUS GOLD
Posts: 5,220
AA EXPLAT means nothing as far as Etihad is concerned. That said if the 4 of them are on revenue tickets then they will probably let you in as well. If your on Aa Or AS redemptions then probably not unfortunately. You may luck out if there is a good supervisor at the entrance but don't count on it. There are not many supervisors & the employees who work the entrance are retained like robots
#362
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,481
If you are 4 in F and 1 in C, there should be a good chance for you, that they let you in. I think, it's worth asking for it.
AA status doesn't help. The better argument is, that you want to stay with your family or that you have to take care of someone of your family. Etihad is a family-friendly airline.
#363
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 134
Hi, I had a look through this thread, but couldn't find answer.
Is Emirates Palace 5 course dining menu available all day?
Looking at flights to LHR, and wanted go on the one departing 1335, but not sure if they serve it at this time.
Thanks!
Is Emirates Palace 5 course dining menu available all day?
Looking at flights to LHR, and wanted go on the one departing 1335, but not sure if they serve it at this time.
Thanks!
#366
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 988
Are you 5 guests in total? Or are there more family members, who are not traveling in F?
If you are 4 in F and 1 in C, there should be a good chance for you, that they let you in. I think, it's worth asking for it.
AA status doesn't help. The better argument is, that you want to stay with your family or that you have to take care of someone of your family. Etihad is a family-friendly airline.
If you are 4 in F and 1 in C, there should be a good chance for you, that they let you in. I think, it's worth asking for it.
AA status doesn't help. The better argument is, that you want to stay with your family or that you have to take care of someone of your family. Etihad is a family-friendly airline.
#367
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,481
#368
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: DC
Posts: 189
FYI, there are Global Entry kiosks one can use if eligible (and flying to the US, obviously). But the agents in the lounge aren't familiar with this program. We had to fight to stay in the lounge before it got so awkward with them hounding us. At which point we made the walk and then spent 30 minutes standing in the post-clearance lounge (which does have booze). Somebody needs to instruct the lounge staff to ask people flying to the US if they are using GE.
Also, my flight out is at 3 AM. I'm kind of confused on the lounge hours site:
http://www.etihad.com/en-us/experien...class-lounges/
Is it 24 hours or do they close at 2:30 AM? Either way I guess I'll be out of there a bit before then.
#369
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinium
Posts: 1,330
I always thought GE was for once you arrive in the US? How does this work when departing AUH?
Also, my flight out is at 3 AM. I'm kind of confused on the lounge hours site:
http://www.etihad.com/en-us/experien...class-lounges/
Is it 24 hours or do they close at 2:30 AM? Either way I guess I'll be out of there a bit before then.
Also, my flight out is at 3 AM. I'm kind of confused on the lounge hours site:
http://www.etihad.com/en-us/experien...class-lounges/
Is it 24 hours or do they close at 2:30 AM? Either way I guess I'll be out of there a bit before then.
When you go down to inmigration and customs, you will find 2 Global Entry machines on the right side, next to the regular (economy) line, we have to pass all the people that were in line and I'm sure they where thinking you we were skipping the line
#370
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: UA 1MM/1K, HH Diamond
Posts: 6,824
I got back from AUH yesterday, I don't think they close the First Class Lounge, but the services like SPA/Massages yes. My flight was at 3:25am, but the boarding time printed in the BP said 2:10, by that time they will asking everyone to leave the lounge, it was there until 2:20am and I was one of the last one to leave the lounge, anyway you can always say you are flying to Chicago instead of NY, since Chicago is suppose to leave at 3:55am
When you go down to inmigration and customs, you will find 2 Global Entry machines on the right side, next to the regular (economy) line, we have to pass all the people that were in line and I'm sure they where thinking you we were skipping the line
When you go down to inmigration and customs, you will find 2 Global Entry machines on the right side, next to the regular (economy) line, we have to pass all the people that were in line and I'm sure they where thinking you we were skipping the line
#371
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: DC
Posts: 189
I got back from AUH yesterday, I don't think they close the First Class Lounge, but the services like SPA/Massages yes. My flight was at 3:25am, but the boarding time printed in the BP said 2:10, by that time they will asking everyone to leave the lounge, it was there until 2:20am and I was one of the last one to leave the lounge, anyway you can always say you are flying to Chicago instead of NY, since Chicago is suppose to leave at 3:55am
When you go down to inmigration and customs, you will find 2 Global Entry machines on the right side, next to the regular (economy) line, we have to pass all the people that were in line and I'm sure they where thinking you we were skipping the line
When you go down to inmigration and customs, you will find 2 Global Entry machines on the right side, next to the regular (economy) line, we have to pass all the people that were in line and I'm sure they where thinking you we were skipping the line
how early did you get to the lounge to eat, drink and smoke cigars? haha
#372
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Bangkok and Bristol
Programs: EY, QR Platinum, BA Gold
Posts: 108
First class lounge doesn't close. Due to my own error I booked my flight from LHR to BKK on the 2p flight leaving LHR which had me arriving in AUH about 1am and departing around 7am. I went to the lounge and it was busy when I arrived and asked if any of the 2 private rooms were available. Within 15 minutes the had one ready for me and by 2am the lounge was mostly empty and by 3am I was the only one in there except for a few staff.
About 5am I woke and showered and had a lovely breakfast by 6am with more and more staff arriving. The lounge was still mostly empty until about 630am when it started to get busy with flights coming in.
They were very accommodating in regards to the lounge. Asked if I wanted anything and set me up with water, blankets, eye shades etc.
About 5am I woke and showered and had a lovely breakfast by 6am with more and more staff arriving. The lounge was still mostly empty until about 630am when it started to get busy with flights coming in.
They were very accommodating in regards to the lounge. Asked if I wanted anything and set me up with water, blankets, eye shades etc.
#375
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Bangkok and Bristol
Programs: EY, QR Platinum, BA Gold
Posts: 108
I only knew from flyer talk Etihad Forum that these rooms were there and you need to ask about them.
Both were in use when I arrived but within 15 minutes both rooms departed for flights.
That said I was op upgraded to the apartments from London to Abu Dhabi (again!) About 2 out of every 5 flights it happens on the AUH to LHR and LHR to AUH.
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