Que Sera Sera Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Has anyone flown with Ethiad? They are coming out by far the cheapest ( Apart from Malaysia obviously ) for our trip back to the UK in September. We flew Singapore last time and loved them but they are coming up $2000 dearer for similar times and stop overs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy1982 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 We flew with ethiad in 2009 and they were fine. Only problem is they fly via Abu dhabi and we didnt like that at all but if your not stopping its ok. They were a very clean and friendly airline. We always use singapore purely because we like them alot but i must shop around next time as im sure i could save a fair but for a family of 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 We flew with ethiad in 2009 and they were fine. Only problem is they fly via Abu dhabi and we didnt like that at all but if your not stopping its ok. They were a very clean and friendly airline. We always use singapore purely because we like them alot but i must shop around next time as im sure i could save a fair but for a family of 4. Thankyou. Yes just a couple of hours stop over. We loved Singapore but $2000 is a lot to save for 3 of us. We have to pay for 3 adults as our son will be 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy1982 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Its not to be sniffed at thats for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chall77 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 What about Cathay Pacific or Emirates? They usually have some good deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 If Malaysia Airlines is coming out the cheapest, I would jump at the chance. It's a great airline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FatCats Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Just got back yesterday with Ethiad, was all fine tbh. It was a special birthday and they brought us champagne and cakes even though we were in economy :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisella Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 My sister flew back to the UK last Christmas with Etihad and was really impressed with them - she normally flies Emirates but Etihad were coming out much better price wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper123 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 It seems to depends on how far in advance you book and at what time of year I found if you book early Malaysia are cheapest. I have travelled with both airlines . I vote Etihad thought had a bit more room in seats and a fairly new plane in our case the flight was direct so big help Etihad 24hrs vs 36 but that was via Ireland both were great service enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapri Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I've just flown with Etihad. They had great food (for an airline) and decent entertainment. I would definitely fly with them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chall77 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Having just checked Etihad's prices, I'll be using them. I usually find that whoever I fly with is ok because 24 hours on anyone's planes is enough to drive me mad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rink Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 We went with Etihad last year, as a family of 4 we thought they were ok at the time. But this year we went Emirates, got to say they were much much better. Thinking about it Etihad even refused my 18 month year old son milk until 1st class had been served! "if any is left sir we will inform you" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkm10 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I flew with ethiad last year. Very good they look after you well. Not as good as singapore but they are ok and the stopover isnt too long either. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bromney Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 What websites are you using to search for your flights? I'm looking for a return trip in September too. I've tried Sky Scanner so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 I've been using individual sites and OH used Expedia we came to the same result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Etihad fine, no dramas. take the offer and run...because these are only opening offers. This is new routes to Perth for them. Their first flight out of Perth is in July. Have a great time my lovely xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynsey Nicolson Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I have been converted to flying emirates however as I hope to be moving my life over to Oz soon I would be looking for the cheapest flight available with good times and Etihad do seem to be coming out on top. I've never flown but have friends that have and they have never had any issue with them. On thing that is really swinging my decision is the luggage. I would fly from Glasgow to Perth. However I have to go to Manchester before Dubai then Perth. As this is a domestic flight I assumed the luggage would be restricted to 20kg, its not. The carrier that has the domestiv flight is FlyBe owned by Emirates and they operate a policy where whover you fly with for the longest you get their weight luggage. Obviously, it would be Emirates whcih is 30kg. Happy days!! I've never heard of this before so thought id pass it on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Their business and first are now the best in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Their business and first are now the best in the world. That's a really subjective call. I haven't flown Etihad but I did fly Suites in Singapore Airlines and didn't like the feeling of being interred in a coffin. I much prefer the open layout of the previous generation of First. The best First I have had was on Swiss - wonderful cabin service, great comfortable flat seat and amazing Swiss wine. The best business class is harder to judge as the only fully flat seat I have had was NZ, but it was too hard and in the herringbone arrangement I don't like. I'd be prepared to believe the Etihad offering is good, but I tend to prefer understated comfort rather than shiny gold bling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxykt Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Hi, Yep and used to work for them. Very good. Abu Dhabi is okay to transit thru too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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