Has Etihad noticed I don't fly them anymore?
#16
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 10
Loyalty lost
I flew exclusively in J with Etihad for my first 2 years in the UAE, last year I flew with them twice (pricing and timing was good) this year it looks like it'll be simply to use up the last of my miles (even then I'm now considering going through the motions to use them on Oman air for significantly less miles and a much better overall experience in J). It's sad to see this happen, especially given the opportunity they had when the competition from QR was removed.
A complete contrast to Oman Air who seem to have become a very good airline in a short space of time! Not to mention its hard to beat 4,000dhs DXB to BKK in J!
A complete contrast to Oman Air who seem to have become a very good airline in a short space of time! Not to mention its hard to beat 4,000dhs DXB to BKK in J!
#17
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOU
Posts: 110
Hi, I have around 120k EYG miles and was looking to spend them on a trip from London to Asia. Where is an easy way to find Oman Air redemption mileage costs?
#18
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 10
On the Etihad Guest page under the "Spend Miles" tab you can find the Oman Air redemption table in PDF for download.
From London to Muscat is 22,000 Eco, 44,000 Biz and 80,000 in F each way, Muscat to Asia is limited to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Jakarta and Singapore, for around 17-26k Eco and 34-51k in Biz.
I'm yet to actually book any partner flights through the Etihad team but there's a couple of threads on how that can be done.
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#19
Join Date: Feb 2019
Programs: Hilton Gold, Etihad Gold, IHG Platinum, IC Ambasador, Marriott Gold, Taj Gold, Radisson Gold
Posts: 195
This might be a little niche for this chat, but there are signs that EY is starting to expand again. They have just released a very attractive new credit card for the Indian market
https://www.sbicard.com/en/personal/...-sbi-card.page
Let's hope for new offerings in other countries too
https://www.sbicard.com/en/personal/...-sbi-card.page
Let's hope for new offerings in other countries too
#20
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: UK
Programs: Etihad Gold, Qatar Gold, flying Blue, Falcon, Lufthansa, Eva
Posts: 1,428
They got rid of the credit card for the UK last year.
I do not think a new credit card is a sign of expansion and neither does it address the fundamental problem of a decline in quality
I do not think a new credit card is a sign of expansion and neither does it address the fundamental problem of a decline in quality
#21
Join Date: Feb 2019
Programs: Hilton Gold, Etihad Gold, IHG Platinum, IC Ambasador, Marriott Gold, Taj Gold, Radisson Gold
Posts: 195
The decline in quality comes from a desire to cut costs, after a series of horrible investments.
A new credit card issuance costs money, so hopefully it is a sign that management are thinking about expansion, rather than contraction
Also, if a new UK EY credit card matches the Indian card, then I would be very happy
#22
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,481
Got a reminder by email a few weeks ago about requalifying for Plat. Got 0 miles so far. Reason could be, that I‘ve blacklisted EY.
A loss of USD 4.75bn with a turnover around USD 18bn in the last three years is a lot for an airline, who doesn’t pay company taxes and who let other UAE organisations pay for other high losses.
Anyway, at least you can learn from EY how not to run an airline or even any kind of business. And you can learn how to destroy your country’s reputation in many parts of the world.
A loss of USD 4.75bn with a turnover around USD 18bn in the last three years is a lot for an airline, who doesn’t pay company taxes and who let other UAE organisations pay for other high losses.
Anyway, at least you can learn from EY how not to run an airline or even any kind of business. And you can learn how to destroy your country’s reputation in many parts of the world.
#24
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Phuket
Programs: SQ, EY, QR, BA, ITA, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Amex Plat, Marriott
Posts: 5,258
#25
Join Date: Feb 2019
Programs: Hilton Gold, Etihad Gold, IHG Platinum, IC Ambasador, Marriott Gold, Taj Gold, Radisson Gold
Posts: 195
#26
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: YYZ, HKG, MFM
Programs: AC35K, AS MVP, WS Gold, ITA EP, Marriott Plat, Hyatt-Explorist, IHG Diamond
Posts: 2,019
2018 - $0
2019 - probably the same
#27
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Phuket
Programs: SQ, EY, QR, BA, ITA, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Amex Plat, Marriott
Posts: 5,258
Basket case after basket case investments!
I know many employees have/are trying to abandon ship or are self-entitled/unemployable. What a great culture has been developed (& they are not alone in the ME3 as can be seen elsewhere in these parts)
I know many employees have/are trying to abandon ship or are self-entitled/unemployable. What a great culture has been developed (& they are not alone in the ME3 as can be seen elsewhere in these parts)
#28
Join Date: Feb 2019
Programs: Hilton Gold, Etihad Gold, IHG Platinum, IC Ambasador, Marriott Gold, Taj Gold, Radisson Gold
Posts: 195
In theory, India should be a growth market
#30
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: homeless
Programs: QF Plat, KL Plat, TK Gold, WY Gold, Bonvoy Tit
Posts: 581
Don't have revenue numbers on hand but once I quit EY I was Platinum on oneworld within 3 months and Skyteam within a year. Much more choice of routes & fares and better treatment on virtually ALL carriers now. Should have done it sooner.