Ramadan.
May 31, 2017, 1:30 pm
#1
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Ramadan.
Y'all. I am not new to traveling this part of the world, nor am new to Ramadan rules. Yet, somehow it escaped me that my Etihad first class flight from Cairo to Abu Dhabi would be sans alcohol because of Ramadan. This was disappointing but manageable. My real question is whether my AUH-US flight in a few days will be serving alcohol. Does anyone know?? It's not mandatory, but I'd like some nice bubbly with my 16-hour flight, thank you very much...
Jun 1, 2017, 2:54 am
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What they did last year in F AUH-BOM (A380) was pour in the galley, they wouldn't carry the bottle through the cabin. Was a bit disappointed when my Corona arrived in a glass (or was it Peroni? Either way...)
Jun 1, 2017, 6:31 am
#4
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Same this year, alcohol is being served as usual but they don't bring the bottles into the cabin. Just the filled up glass.
Jun 1, 2017, 6:48 am
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Y'all. I am not new to traveling this part of the world, nor am new to Ramadan rules. Yet, somehow it escaped me that my Etihad first class flight from Cairo to Abu Dhabi would be sans alcohol because of Ramadan. This was disappointing but manageable. My real question is whether my AUH-US flight in a few days will be serving alcohol. Does anyone know?? It's not mandatory, but I'd like some nice bubbly with my 16-hour flight, thank you very much...
No drinks on flights between Muslim countries during Ramadan is the usual default. Flying long haul will be as normal.
Jun 1, 2017, 6:57 am
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Y'all. I am not new to traveling this part of the world, nor am new to Ramadan rules. Yet, somehow it escaped me that my Etihad first class flight from Cairo to Abu Dhabi would be sans alcohol because of Ramadan. This was disappointing but manageable. My real question is whether my AUH-US flight in a few days will be serving alcohol. Does anyone know?? It's not mandatory, but I'd like some nice bubbly with my 16-hour flight, thank you very much...
Jun 2, 2017, 9:11 pm
#8
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I believe during daylight hours there is no alcohol served in the AUH lounges during Ramadan.
I remember reading that the bar is all closed up during daylight hours time, although not sure if you can still order a drink from the floor staff.
I remember reading that the bar is all closed up during daylight hours time, although not sure if you can still order a drink from the floor staff.
Jun 2, 2017, 10:01 pm
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This comes up every, single year.
Yes you order alcohol in lounges and on board. In the lounge the bar will appear closed but staff will serve you. There are NO restrictions in flight or any routes (except, perhaps Saudi Arabian flights).
Yes you order alcohol in lounges and on board. In the lounge the bar will appear closed but staff will serve you. There are NO restrictions in flight or any routes (except, perhaps Saudi Arabian flights).
Jun 3, 2017, 1:21 am
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All good!
I did ask for champagne on CAI-AUH, which is how I know it was not allowed, but did not ask about BYOB (nor did I realize that was an option!). The AUH lounge had a sign that said alcohol is served only 19:15-03:00. It was approx. 08:00 when I was there and I did not ask whether mimosas were on offer 
Happy to report that all is well on long-haul F. Was offered juice or champagne (and wifi!) upon boarding!
Happy to report that all is well on long-haul F. Was offered juice or champagne (and wifi!) upon boarding!
Jun 3, 2017, 1:41 am
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I did ask for champagne on CAI-AUH, which is how I know it was not allowed, but did not ask about BYOB (nor did I realize that was an option!). The AUH lounge had a sign that said alcohol is served only 19:15-03:00. It was approx. 08:00 when I was there and I did not ask whether mimosas were on offer
Happy to report that all is well on long-haul F. Was offered juice or champagne (and wifi!) upon boarding!
Happy to report that all is well on long-haul F. Was offered juice or champagne (and wifi!) upon boarding!
Worth following up with EY.
Jun 7, 2017, 10:25 pm
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Maybe first class lounge is different.
Jun 8, 2017, 12:36 am
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Jun 10, 2017, 2:00 am
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I was hoping that a brandy might be available in the cigar room, but only after 7:15 PM apparently.
No alchohol in the F lounge at all during daylight hours.