Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Etihad today made an announcement that they would discontinue complimentary chauffeur service for first and business class passengers outside of the UAE for tickets issued on or after July 3, 2017. Those traveling on the A380 Residence will continue receive this service. Passengers in all other cabins can utilize paid ground transportation methods to/from the[…]
Category: Etihad Airways
Etihad Cutbacks: San Francisco Route Axed Due To Low Profitability, Effective October 29th 2017
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Etihad Airways is the latest of the Gulf Carriers that is reconsidering their strategy for U.S. routes amid a slowed demand and decided to cut their San Francisco route from late October onward. The airline cites low profitability of the route as the reason for the withdrawal from San Francisco which is one of several[…]
4 Cheap Ways to Fly Business Class From New York to Dubai Using Miles
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
Reader Khalid is new to this hobby and wants to book a business class ticket from New York to Dubai using airline miles. His preference is to fly one of the big three Middle Eastern carriers (Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways). Furthermore,… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreHow Club1 Hotels Saved Me Almost $1,300 at the Nizuc Resort in Cancun
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
It was Mother’s Day and one week before I was supposed to start a new job. I needed a vacation and a Mother’s Day gift, so I decide to travel someplace and bring my mom along. My plan to travel… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreEtihad Airways First Class Lounge Access Now Available For Cash
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Etihad Airways is following on Emirates footsteps (read more here) by now allowing first class lounge access in Abu Dhabi for cash (payment by credit card only). The price is rather steep and starts at $200 for two hours if one is traveling in economy or business class and doesn’t have status with the airline.[…]
Etihad Airways 20% Bonus Hotel Points To Guest Miles Conversions April 1 – 30, 2017
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Etihad Airways has launched hotel points to Guest miles conversion promotion for transfers made between April 1 – 30, 2017. Members can get 20% bonus on all transfers made from select programs during the promotional period. You can access this offer on Etihad’s website here. Here are Etihad’s examples: Le Club AccorHotels (access here) SPG[…]
Etihad Airways Complimentary WiFi + iPads Business & First On US Bound Flights
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Etihad Airways is trying to combat the electronics ban on its’ US bound flights and is now offering complimentary WiFi and iPads to business and first class passengers on those flights. US bound passengers from select cities are required to check in their electronics (mobile phones excluded) and Emirates allows this to be done at[…]
Reader Question: Etihad Airways Forces To Purchase New Ticket At Check In?
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
A LoyaltyLobby reader sent me an email about an issue with Etihad Airways that forced the reader to purchase a new ticket for the flight at the time of check-in. Remember that you can always email us, send a message via Facebook or use Twitter and include photos too. We’ll try to cover Reader Questions & Comments here several[…]
Compensation Clinic: Etihad Airways issues (Yet Again!)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Reader Question about Etihad Airways issue with kid meals, seats assignments, Etihad nannies, strollers and others. Remember that you can always email us, send us a Facebook message or Tweet about the issues you have with hotels, airlines and other travel providers. We’ll feature one new Compensation Clinic each week. You can access Etihad Airways[…]
Etihad Airways & Nicole Kidman Honeymoon Over
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Jennifer Aniston has been selling Emirates A380 on couple of commercials and Etihad launched their advertisements featuring Nicole Kidman back in 2015. The contract between Etihad and Nicole Kidman has now ended and you can expect all the onboard commercials featuring her disappear shortly (if they haven’t already). You can access Etihad’s website here. Here’s[…]
Reader Question: Involuntary Downgraded On ETIHAD Flight Sold As Air Berlin Codeshare – Who Is Responsible?
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Another Reader Question and yet another Involuntary Downgrade case this time involving a flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi operated by Etihad that was sold to our reader as an Air Berlin code share flight. At the airport the passenger was confronted with the information from Etihad that his booking didn’t show to be in[…]
Review: Etihad Business Class San Francisco to Abu Dhabi
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
In December, a ton of Etihad business class seats became available from San Francisco to Jeddah, just in time for my Umrah trip. Etihad has a great business class product, but I was really just relieved to be able to… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreEtihad Group CEO James Hogan To Step Down Later This Year, Company Still Denies Further Investment In Lufthansa
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Big news coming from Etihad today as news became public that President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Aviation Group James Hogan will step down in the second half of 2017. Hogan has spend more than a decade at the Abo Dhabi based carrier, transforming it from a small regional airline into a global player.[…]
How to Book Umrah Travel With Points and Miles
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
Back in December, I booked a trip to Mecca and Medina to perform Umrah with my family. For those who are unfamiliar with the concept, Umrah is the “lesser” pilgrimage Muslims make to Mecca. It’s much less rigorous and there are… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreTips for Surviving a 16-Hour Flight in Economy Class
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
I recently got back from the Middle East, where I flew Etihad’s awesome business class product. Throughout my two week trip, I stayed at nice hotels and had a great time overall. So it was only fair that I got… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreThe Year I Travelled Every Week
Written by Bart Lapers @ bart.la
Pic: Biking in paradise on La Digue, Seychelles (Oct 2016) Another four months of intense traveling have passed, time to share some details of my Autumn adventures. For a full recap of my travel year, make sure to read my Winter, Spring and Summer stories. Seychelles…
Etihad Announces Cost Cutting Including Reduction Of Jobs Amid Market Slowdown
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Etihad Airways surprisingly announced that they would cut between 1000-3000 jobs amid a slowdown of the aviation market that saw the Middle Eastern Carrier expanding rapidly in recent years. Etihad’s decision to step on the breaks could signalize a more conservative approach of the Gulf airlines that grew in both seat capacity and staff but[…]
Etihad Airways Triple Guest Miles November 28 – March 1, 2017 (Book By December 17)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Etihad Airways has launched a triple Guest miles campaign a flight flown between November 28 – March 1, 2017, and booked November 28 – December 17. The offers appears to be targeted as there are no ways to register for this offer on Etihad’s website. You should check if you have received an invitation. You[…]
Etihad Guest Gold & Silver Status Challenge Promotion For All Readers Of ‘The Times’ (T&Cs Changed)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Sebastian recently wrote about (read more here) the latest status match campaign that Etihad Airways this time offered for readers of on English newspaper. A LoyaltyLobby reader alerted me that Etihad Airways had significantly adjusted the terms and conditions attached to this promotion. Seems that readers taking advantage of this offer may have to go[…]
Reader Question: Etihad Airways Refund Hell
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
A LoyaltyLobby reader sent me an email about an issue his family was having with Etihad Airways for trip canceled due to flight delays/cancellations and issues dealing with American Airlines. Remember that you can always email me, sent a message via Facebook or use Twitter and include photos too. I’ll try to cover Reader Questions & Comments here several[…]