Attention Economy Class Pax!!!!
Jun 7, 2019, 1:07 pm
#61
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: ey gold tg gold accor gold
Posts: 376
Surely leasing would be a better option , I know Thai frequently lease one of their slots during the quiet summer months ......I had better book one of those treble milage flights before the deadline on the 9th June and as an added enhancement I can pick my own row
Jun 7, 2019, 4:43 pm
#62
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: UK. BAEC AAdvantage
Programs: Mucci Des Oeufs Brouilles et des Canards
Posts: 3,671
Yes, I love how they say the meals are bigger but when you see them next to the cutlery or cup you realise is looks smaller than before!
I wonder if that's that's Etihad's end game, make the Y meals smaller so they can get extra revenue selling the junk food mid flight. Amazing how they've taken this retrograde step when the better airlines are incorporating snack ordering via the IFE.
I wonder if that's that's Etihad's end game, make the Y meals smaller so they can get extra revenue selling the junk food mid flight. Amazing how they've taken this retrograde step when the better airlines are incorporating snack ordering via the IFE.
Jun 8, 2019, 12:08 pm
#64
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: ey gold tg gold accor gold
Posts: 376
Slightly off topic , thank you to those ( 42 people so far ) who private messaged me , regarding a few tricks I know , the response has been immense , quite astounding..... . I'm trying to answer every person individually , route by route , but this takes time , I'm only a one individual trying very hard to help other frustrated Etihad customer's enhance their journey ......A special welcome to Etihad jobsworths who've tried to gain my inside knowledge of what a failing airline Etihad has become .....To all of you , my only comment is , .GET STUFFED
Jun 10, 2019, 1:42 am
#65
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: SIN
Programs: EK Blue, EY Guest, AA, QR
Posts: 288
Saw some comments on that youtube review bashing Etihads new meal scheme from people I suspect are Etihad staff (possibly cabin crew) pointing out that Etihads duty is to take passengers safely from one point to another, not to serve good food...…..
Jun 12, 2019, 7:01 am
#66
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: UK. BAEC AAdvantage
Programs: Mucci Des Oeufs Brouilles et des Canards
Posts: 3,671
Wow. What attitude if true. Sure, ANY airline's duty is to get you from A to B safely, so with that as a baseline what else are you going to do to entice me with to spend my money with you? Tiny meals vs Full Service? Know where I'd spend my money.
Jun 13, 2019, 3:57 am
#67
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: UK
Programs: Etihad Gold, Qatar Gold, flying Blue, Falcon, Lufthansa, Eva
Posts: 1,428
Indeed and fortunately most airlines have good safety records and get their passengers safely from A to B. However they are in competition and therefore considerations like the food and drink, seat pitch, in flight entertainment, customer service and so on are important drivers of choice (along of course times and cost)
Jul 13, 2019, 2:53 pm
#68
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: etihad Platinum, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3
The new EY economy in Single Isle
Yes, all single isle are being retrofitted with fixed back seats (no recline), no screen back and no drop down monitors. I flew them 2 weeks ago AUH-CAI and have to say the new seats are most uncomfortable terrible for the 3,5 Hour flight. Seats are OK for ULCC but not EY, shame for selecting these seats.
It was clear the cabin crew were not happy for doing the manual safety demonstration, more so they stood motionless when the safety briefing was made in Arabic. This maybe a safety violation and that specific crew may need to be investigated. Manual Safety briefings by the cabin crew should not be optional regardless of the language.
It was clear the cabin crew were not happy for doing the manual safety demonstration, more so they stood motionless when the safety briefing was made in Arabic. This maybe a safety violation and that specific crew may need to be investigated. Manual Safety briefings by the cabin crew should not be optional regardless of the language.
Jul 14, 2019, 10:41 am
#69
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Programs: EY Plat, Accor Plat
Posts: 426
Yes, all single isle are being retrofitted with fixed back seats (no recline), no screen back and no drop down monitors. I flew them 2 weeks ago AUH-CAI and have to say the new seats are most uncomfortable terrible for the 3,5 Hour flight. Seats are OK for ULCC but not EY, shame for selecting these seats.
It was clear the cabin crew were not happy for doing the manual safety demonstration, more so they stood motionless when the safety briefing was made in Arabic. This maybe a safety violation and that specific crew may need to be investigated. Manual Safety briefings by the cabin crew should not be optional regardless of the language.
It was clear the cabin crew were not happy for doing the manual safety demonstration, more so they stood motionless when the safety briefing was made in Arabic. This maybe a safety violation and that specific crew may need to be investigated. Manual Safety briefings by the cabin crew should not be optional regardless of the language.
Jul 18, 2019, 7:50 am
#72
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: TK*G (E+), IHG Plat Ambassador
Posts: 7,884
https://www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1421653
The title of this Airliners thread is ***SHOCKING CATERING***
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The title of this Airliners thread is ***SHOCKING CATERING***
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Aug 4, 2019, 5:23 pm
#73
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Tokyo
Programs: *G (NH); OWS (JL); STE (KE)
Posts: 35
Surprisingly satisfying
I just wanted to share my recent experience flying in Y on EY101 (AUH-JFK), EY100 (JFK-AUH) and EY406 (AUH-BKK): admittedly it was my first time flying economy with Etihad and in all honesty, I was more than apprehensive given what I had read online in advance of my flights. And yet, while I found the oddly-shaped plastic tray and plastic cutlery a little chintzy, I thought the quality and portion size of the meals were more than satisfying, if a bit carb-heavy. Service by the FA were attentive with regular water runs throughout the flights. I say this without any knowledge of the offerings prior to implementing this new dining concept (ignorance really is bliss, I guess), but I was more than satisfied with my experience and wouldn't hesitate to fly them again in economy. By the way, I didn't notice anyone purchasing from the "sweet or salty" retail menus.