ZNZ-LHR on Ethiopian in C (including ET's 787-8)
Jan 19, 2014, 10:05 am
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ZNZ-LHR on Ethiopian in C (including ET's 787-8)
First (almost) report!
Have an upcoming trip next month to LHR, I'm normally an EK guy but have opted to try Ethiopian as I really want to try out the Dreamliner.
I'm thinking about doing a report as it will include some routes and aircraft that I haven't seen a lot written about here. It starts DAR-ZNZ on a Cessna 210 Caravan, often the pilot will allow one passenger to sit in the co-pilot seat for this short hop so will try for that. The scenery on approach into Zanzibar is usually pretty good as well.
ZNZ-ADD is 737-8 (not expecting much) ADD-LHR is 787-8 both coming and going. ADD-ZNZ is on a 767 via JRO (Kilimanjaro) so hopefully some good scenery there again.
At the moment there doesn't seem much info on ET's lounge in ADD or C in the 787, so if there is enough interest out there I'll snap some shots and write a quick report. Perhaps leave comments if you'd be interested in it and we'll go from there!
Have an upcoming trip next month to LHR, I'm normally an EK guy but have opted to try Ethiopian as I really want to try out the Dreamliner.
I'm thinking about doing a report as it will include some routes and aircraft that I haven't seen a lot written about here. It starts DAR-ZNZ on a Cessna 210 Caravan, often the pilot will allow one passenger to sit in the co-pilot seat for this short hop so will try for that. The scenery on approach into Zanzibar is usually pretty good as well.
ZNZ-ADD is 737-8 (not expecting much) ADD-LHR is 787-8 both coming and going. ADD-ZNZ is on a 767 via JRO (Kilimanjaro) so hopefully some good scenery there again.
At the moment there doesn't seem much info on ET's lounge in ADD or C in the 787, so if there is enough interest out there I'll snap some shots and write a quick report. Perhaps leave comments if you'd be interested in it and we'll go from there!
Jan 19, 2014, 10:46 am
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So uh... you haven't actually gone anywhere yet? You mean you're only "thinking" about doing a report?
It goes without saying that readers at this forum would be interested in reading about C class travel on an exotic airline like ET, so no further comment required there. We look forward to your trip report but in the future, why not wait to submit your trip report until you actually have a completed trip to tell us about?
Until then, have a great trip!
It goes without saying that readers at this forum would be interested in reading about C class travel on an exotic airline like ET, so no further comment required there. We look forward to your trip report but in the future, why not wait to submit your trip report until you actually have a completed trip to tell us about?
Until then, have a great trip!
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Jan 19, 2014, 7:54 pm
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I would definitely be interested in reading that - please do post a report on your trip! ^
I briefly visited Zanzibar back in 1999 and have daydreamed of going back ever since. I'm envious!
I briefly visited Zanzibar back in 1999 and have daydreamed of going back ever since. I'm envious!
Jan 19, 2014, 9:12 pm
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So uh... you haven't actually gone anywhere yet? You mean you're only "thinking" about doing a report?
It goes without saying that readers at this forum would be interested in reading about C class travel on an exotic airline like ET, so no further comment required there. We look forward to your trip report but in the future, why not wait to submit your trip report until you actually have a completed trip to tell us about?
Until then, have a great trip!
It goes without saying that readers at this forum would be interested in reading about C class travel on an exotic airline like ET, so no further comment required there. We look forward to your trip report but in the future, why not wait to submit your trip report until you actually have a completed trip to tell us about?
Until then, have a great trip!
Jan 20, 2014, 6:42 am
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As has been pointed out here a few times, there is no actual report as of yet, which (in all fairness) is a bit of a faux pas. Suffice to say lesson learned for future postings.
Should a mod/op want to close this thread until after I've actually started the trip, that's fair, and if the fact that there is no trip yet offends anyone then by all means report it. If this gets closed I'll happily abide by that and post a new one once the trip is done/underway.
In defence of keeping it open I'd reason that:
1. The thread and contents do pertain to the actual trip, so it's not off topic
2. The trip is not in some intangible period in the future, I have booked the tickets, visas etc.
3. Many trip reports start, have a break and then continue. I'd offer that my break is at the start.
Should a mod/op want to close this thread until after I've actually started the trip, that's fair, and if the fact that there is no trip yet offends anyone then by all means report it. If this gets closed I'll happily abide by that and post a new one once the trip is done/underway.
In defence of keeping it open I'd reason that:
1. The thread and contents do pertain to the actual trip, so it's not off topic
2. The trip is not in some intangible period in the future, I have booked the tickets, visas etc.
3. Many trip reports start, have a break and then continue. I'd offer that my break is at the start.
Last edited by 255FlyerTZ; Jan 20, 2014 at 6:53 am Reason: Typo
Jan 20, 2014, 2:25 pm
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As has been pointed out here a few times, there is no actual report as of yet, which (in all fairness) is a bit of a faux pas. Suffice to say lesson learned for future postings.
Should a mod/op want to close this thread until after I've actually started the trip, that's fair, and if the fact that there is no trip yet offends anyone then by all means report it. If this gets closed I'll happily abide by that and post a new one once the trip is done/underway.
In defence of keeping it open I'd reason that:
1. The thread and contents do pertain to the actual trip, so it's not off topic
2. The trip is not in some intangible period in the future, I have booked the tickets, visas etc.
3. Many trip reports start, have a break and then continue. I'd offer that my break is at the start.
Should a mod/op want to close this thread until after I've actually started the trip, that's fair, and if the fact that there is no trip yet offends anyone then by all means report it. If this gets closed I'll happily abide by that and post a new one once the trip is done/underway.
In defence of keeping it open I'd reason that:
1. The thread and contents do pertain to the actual trip, so it's not off topic
2. The trip is not in some intangible period in the future, I have booked the tickets, visas etc.
3. Many trip reports start, have a break and then continue. I'd offer that my break is at the start.
Jan 21, 2014, 11:47 am
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As has been pointed out here a few times, there is no actual report as of yet, which (in all fairness) is a bit of a faux pas. Suffice to say lesson learned for future postings.
Should a mod/op want to close this thread until after I've actually started the trip, that's fair, and if the fact that there is no trip yet offends anyone then by all means report it. If this gets closed I'll happily abide by that and post a new one once the trip is done/underway.
In defence of keeping it open I'd reason that:
1. The thread and contents do pertain to the actual trip, so it's not off topic
2. The trip is not in some intangible period in the future, I have booked the tickets, visas etc.
3. Many trip reports start, have a break and then continue. I'd offer that my break is at the start.
Should a mod/op want to close this thread until after I've actually started the trip, that's fair, and if the fact that there is no trip yet offends anyone then by all means report it. If this gets closed I'll happily abide by that and post a new one once the trip is done/underway.
In defence of keeping it open I'd reason that:
1. The thread and contents do pertain to the actual trip, so it's not off topic
2. The trip is not in some intangible period in the future, I have booked the tickets, visas etc.
3. Many trip reports start, have a break and then continue. I'd offer that my break is at the start.
Feb 16, 2014, 11:23 pm
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First Installment: Dar to Zanzibar
Just a few pics to get the ball rolling. I always enjoy this flight and was lucky to get the co-pilot seat! It's a short 20 minute hop from Dar to Stone Town but very scenic. The pictures are a bit low quality but I will see if I have some better ones on other devices.
