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Anyone here traveled on Etihad Airways?

 
Devin 2017-12-08 04:43:02 

They're rated pretty highly by Skytrax.

 
djdrastic 2017-12-08 07:21:05 

Haved used them before to fly to Thailand.No complaints.

 
Khaga 2017-12-08 07:49:12 

In reply to Devin

So-so..Emirates is better. I can't believe I said that given the first four letters..

 
Tryangle 2017-12-08 11:21:14 

In reply to Devin

Seems like a lot of these Gulf-owned airlines have very high ratings.
Emirates, Etihad, Qatar, all appear to be well regarded. Each is state-owned, correct? Wonder if there's a funding bubble that could be at risk of collapse?

I heard that American carriers are pressuring Trump to address some issues with those airlines encroaching in their 'market'?

 
Tryangle 2017-12-08 13:00:03 

In reply to black

No doubt, and we've all seen the images of the luxury seats - but even the 'commoners' appear to have a good experience.

Or maybe I'm used to everyone complaining about the nickel-and-dime attitude taken by American/Delta/United/etc where anything resembling an amenity suddenly has an extra $$ charge attached. Yes, I remember when British Airways or Air Canada for example would give you metal cutlery and a real meal when travelling smile

 
Devin 2017-12-08 13:10:06 

In reply to Khaga

LMFAO hahahahaha.

 
Devin 2017-12-08 13:14:51 

In reply to Tryangle In reply to djdrastic

Thanks guys.

Yeah, Tryangle, state owned I believe. I saw a video for the private "apartment" in first class. Pretty impressive. Fella paid $3000+ for a three hour flight.

I can travel with Saudi Arabian Airlines for $100 less, but if this Etihad Airways is as good as Skytrax claims, then I don't mind spending the extra money.

 
SnoopDog 2017-12-08 13:21:54 

In reply to Devin

Their business class is pretty darn good.

There are tons of reviews on these airlines on the internet.

 
Devin 2017-12-08 13:25:08 

In reply to Tryangle

Traveling is absolute shite these days. 5 and 6 hour flights, all they serve you is peanuts and a drink. I don't mind paying for food but it always seems like an inconvenience when you're flying.

And the amount of fees and charges, as well as the number of times you have to present your passport. Chirst have mercy.

 
Devin 2017-12-08 13:29:05 

In reply to SnoopDog

Yeah. I read an article of the top 20 rated by skytrax, but when you review these airlines individually, it's a real mixed bag. In some cases you have a 5 star airline rated by skytrax, but that same airline is being plundered on other reputable sites.

British Airways, which isn't rated in the top 20, gets absolutely trashed online. Air Canada as well, I think.

Some people love to complain though, that what makes choosing a hotel so difficult at times.

 
SnoopDog 2017-12-08 13:36:10 

In reply to Devin

Some people love to complain though


That is so true. Especially middle aged White women. They complain the fcuk out of everything. A golden toilet will never shine bright enough for these wenches.

However, I would rate Etihad's business class ahead of BA or Air Canada but not ahead of Emirates (though it's not far behind).

 
Devin 2017-12-08 13:44:33 

In reply to SnoopDog

big grin big grin big grin big grin

Dude, I once read a review of a hotel where a person complained about the grounds not being big enough to walk his dog.

 
SnoopDog 2017-12-08 13:46:29 

In reply to Devin

Dude, I was once read a review of a hotel where a person complained about the grounds not being big enough to walk his dog.


lol lol lol

White people problems. lol lol

 
SnoopDog 2017-12-08 13:49:24 

In reply to Devin

Years ago I worked for a firm who would ask clients to fill out a brief questionnaire about their experience as a client.

One lady complained that the pens (which are free) were offensive to her because it had the logo of the firm on it. She called it 'manipulative marketing'. lol

 
Tryangle 2017-12-08 14:22:52 

In reply to SnoopDog

She called it 'manipulative marketing'.


I. Just. Can't.

Oh, humanity. redface rolleyes

 
SnoopDog 2017-12-08 14:44:17 

In reply to Tryangle

I. Just. Can't.

Oh, humanity.


It was crazy. Most of the criticism were usually directed at our billings and shitty coffee.

But this lady just didn't appreciate our so very clever and intrusive marketing strategy. lol

 
Devin 2017-12-08 14:46:51 

In reply to SnoopDog

LMAO. Miserable fu#ktards. People in this part of the world love walking around with a stick shoved up their ass.

Most common terms in the workplace:

Offended, inappropriate, uncomfortable, threatened. There's one in our workplace; "horizontal violence."

 
SnoopDog 2017-12-08 14:51:13 

In reply to Devin

"horizontal violence."


Is that like 'spooning'? lol

 
Devin 2017-12-08 16:41:03 

In reply to SnoopDog

I still don't know or care what the fact it means. I think it constitutes verbal abuse and being hostile or overly combative.

 
doosra 2017-12-08 16:45:43 

emir rated

emirates is top notch

admittedly with emirates you'd be constantly looking for emir big grin

 
Devin 2017-12-08 19:52:45 

In reply to doosra

Lol

 
cedaw 2017-12-09 09:16:50 

In reply to Devin

Decent airline, but let down by it's home airport, Abu Dhabi. One of the filthiest airports I've experienced.