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Category Archives: Etihad

Etihad

Etihad Trolls Us: The “New Constellation” Is A Nothingburger

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 18, 2022 10 Comments
Etihad Armani Casa

Ok Etihad, very funny. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has been building up momentum for a huge announcement and we’ve just received the official news. It’s just new bedding and plates from Etihad Armani / Casa. Well done Etihad for...

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Will Etihad Join Star Alliance?

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 17, 2022October 17, 2022 15 Comments
Etihad Star Alliance

We’ve heard rumors and rumblings for years that Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways will be joining Star Alliance. Will this finally be the week or are we just being teased once again? Etihad Hints It Will Join Star Alliance, But...

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First Impressions: Etihad Airways A350-1000 Business Class (Simply Perfect)

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 13, 2022July 13, 2022 43 Comments
Etihad Airways A350-1000 Business Class

Etihad has got its groove back…I enjoyed a fabulous flight onboard the new Airbus A350-1000 in business class from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi and am happy to report that all hope is not lost for the troubled airline. Etihad...

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Time To Buy Etihad Miles? (1.2 Cents Each)

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 22, 2021November 22, 2021 2 Comments

There’s no doubt the current Etihad purchased miles bonus promotion is attractive, but is now the time to buy Etihad miles? Etihad Miles On Sale For As Low As 1.2 Cents Each – Good Time To Buy Or Not?...

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After Huge Loss, Will Etihad Merge With Emirates?

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 9, 2021March 9, 2021 7 Comments
Etihad Emirates Merger

In a pandemic or out of a pandemic, Etihad cannot make money. While it plans to downsize its way to growth, perhaps the wiser move is finally convincing Emirates to merge. But I increasingly view a merger as unlikely....

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Etihad, Can You Just Merge With Emirates Already?

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 22, 2020May 22, 2020 16 Comments
Etihad Emirates Merge

Etihad has built up its reputation on the allure of the A380. With the aircraft on the chopping block and Etihad continuing to struggle, it’s time to merge with Emirates. Emirates loves to sell the bling (golden showers and...

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Etihad’s Covert Flight To Israel

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 20, 2020 8 Comments
Etihad Covert Israel Flight

Despite no scheduled commercial service or even diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, an Etihad A330-200 landed in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to deliver coronavirus aid to Palestinians. The aircraft, painted all white, bore the registration...

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First Class Brunch Showdown: Emirates Vs. Etihad Vs. Qatar Airways

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 11, 2020 4 Comments
First Class Brunch

Each week, my Meal of the Week  feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. How about...

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Review: Etihad 777-300ER First Class Abu Dhabi To Los Angeles

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 26, 2019May 10, 2020 13 Comments
Etihad 777 First Class Review

16-hours is a long time to be stuck on airplane, but Etihad made the process painless aboard the 777-300ER in first class. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip report to India/Maldives. But even though...

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Review: Etihad Premium Lounge Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 25, 2019July 24, 2019 Leave a Comment
Etihad Premium Lounge Abu Dhabi Review

The Etihad Premium Lounge in Abu Dhabi Terminal 3 is expansive with comfortable seating and good food. I’m going to limit this review to mainly photos because they paint a holistic portrait of this lounge, but a few thoughts....

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Review: Etihad A330 Business Class Malé To Abu Dhabi

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 20, 2019May 10, 2020 4 Comments
Etihad A330 Business Class Review

After a lovely stay at the Park Hyatt Maldives, it was time to head back home. Our first leg would be to Abu Dhabi aboard an A330-200 in business class. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a...

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Review: Etihad A320 Business Class Abu Dhabi To Hyderabad

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 15, 2019May 31, 2020 2 Comments
Etihad A320 Business Class Review

Here’s a quick review of my overnight flight from Abu Dhabi to Hyderabad on an Etihad A320 in business class. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip report to India/Maldives. But even though this flight...

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Review: Etihad Airways A380 First Class Apartment London To Abu Dhabi

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 13, 2019May 31, 2020 7 Comments
Etihad A380 First Class Review

My flight from London to Abu Dhabi in Etihad’s first class “Apartments” could not have been more perfect. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip report to India/Maldives. But even though this flight review is...

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Review: Etihad Lounge London (LHR)

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 12, 2019June 12, 2019 2 Comments
Etihad Lounge London Review

The Etihad Lounge in London Heathrow T4, now called “The House”, is not what it once was…but still an above-average lounge at LHR. A disclaimer is appropriate here. I’m in the midst of my final “vintage” trip report…you can...

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Whew! American Airlines Still Blocking Etihad Award Space…

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 3, 2019May 3, 2019 10 Comments
Etihad Award Space AA Blocking

When I saw that American Airlines added the ability to book Etihad awards online yesterday, my heart sank. Would the floodgates now be open, quickly decimating what remains a treasure trove of award space? The answer appears to be...

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Etihad

Analysis: Etihad Suffers Another Embarrassing Loss With Jet Airways Collapse

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 18, 2019 4 Comments
Etihad Jet Airways Collapse

Etihad’s investments in airlines around the world have gone horribly wrong. The collapse of Jet Airways is just the latest example. What did Etihad do wrong? It took a certain hubris to invest in troubled airlines in the belief...

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Will Etihad Partner With United And Join Star Alliance?

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 25, 2019February 25, 2019 10 Comments

Rumors are swirling that Etihad Airways will ditch American Airlines and partner with United Airlines. What will this mean for all three carriers? It was two years ago that rumors were swirling that Etihad was close to joining Star...

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Emirates Firmly Dismisses Rumor Of Etihad Merger

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 30, 2018October 30, 2018 1 Comment

“We can make it very simple, very easy: There’s no truth to the rumour. No truth. And end of story.” That’s Hubert Frach, Emirates head of commercial operations for Europe and the Americas. He’s in England this week touting Emirates’...

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A Decadent Meal in Etihad First Class

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2018September 8, 2018 2 Comments
Etihad First Class Dining

Each week, my Meal of the Week  feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. In case...

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Review: Etihad Airways A319 Business Class Abu Dhabi to Bahrain

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 7, 2018May 31, 2020 6 Comments
Etihad A319 Business Class Review

While Etihad is nothing short of spectacular in many ways, it does not measure up to Qatar Airways on intra-Gulf flights. We departed from a remote stand, meaning a long bus ride from the gate to the aircraft. Etihad...

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