A word to Etihad: your new punitive cancellation fees for award tickets will drive away most people from your loyalty program, especially those you want to be loyal. This isn’t about gaming the system: it is about the fundamental...
Iftar Dinner On Etihad Airways
As Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan this month, I had the opportunity to witness an iftar dinner on an Etihad Airways flight between two predominantly Muslim nations. It was not the meal itself that was nearly as interesting...
Review: Etihad Airways A350-1000 Business Class
I love the Airbus A350, but no airline has created a more beautiful A350-1000 business class cabin than Etihad Airways. My flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi was far too short… Etihad Airways A350-1000 Business Class Review (IST-AUH) I...
Etihad Trolls Us: The “New Constellation” Is A Nothingburger
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...
Will Etihad Join 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...
First Impressions: Etihad Airways A350-1000 Business Class (Simply Perfect)
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...
Time To Buy Etihad Miles? (1.2 Cents Each)
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?...
After Huge Loss, Will Etihad Merge With Emirates?
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....
Etihad, Can You Just Merge With Emirates Already?
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...
Etihad’s Covert Flight To Israel
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...
First Class Brunch Showdown: Emirates Vs. Etihad Vs. Qatar Airways
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...
Review: Etihad 777-300ER First Class Abu Dhabi To Los Angeles
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...
Review: Etihad Premium Lounge Abu Dhabi (AUH)
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....
Review: Etihad A330 Business Class Malé To Abu Dhabi
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...
Review: Etihad A320 Business Class Abu Dhabi To Hyderabad
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...
Review: Etihad Airways A380 First Class Apartment London To Abu Dhabi
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...
Review: Etihad Lounge London (LHR)
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...
Whew! American Airlines Still Blocking Etihad Award Space…
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...
Analysis: Etihad Suffers Another Embarrassing Loss With 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...
Will Etihad Partner With United And Join Star Alliance?
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...
