DptMAN From United Kingdom, joined Oct 2005, 207 posts, RR: 0 Posted (5 years 5 months 3 weeks 11 hours ago) and read 2312 times:
Hey All,
Im due to fly Brisbane to Manchester (UK) return on Etihad via Abu Dhabi, i was wondering firstly whatthe service is like and also what the proceures for connections ar at Abu Dhabi. I have only ever flown EK via DXB or SQ via SIN to the UK from Australia.
Any comments will be appreciated.
Many Thanks
dptMAN
JoeCanuck From Canada, joined Dec 2005, 5046 posts, RR: 29 Reply 4, posted (5 years 5 months 3 weeks 8 hours ago) and read 2211 times:
If you're not changing airlines for any part of your trip, you should be able to get all your boarding passes from where you first depart.
I like AUH. I just went through there a couple of days ago. It is now much too small for the amount of traffic it now has but it is a charming place...with the exception of the toilets...definitely underserviced in that area.
The duty free area isn't the largest but they have a good variety. By now, we all should have learned that most duty free shops are a scam. I know that in AUH, for many items the prices are significantly higher inside the airport than out. That being said, booze and smokes are reasonably priced.
It also has the most attractive terminal I've ever seen.
PEET7G From Hungary, joined Jan 2007, 692 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (5 years 5 months 3 weeks 4 hours ago) and read 2150 times:
As for the service on EY I think you will find it exceptionally good. They still keep on track with the company focus of serving passengers the 5 star way. For your trip the only downside might be AUH which is a bit overcrowded at peak periods and the airport facilities can leave question marks, but for a short transit period you'll be fine. I agree with the comments on the toilets, however I did get to do my needs in far worse conditions at many other middle-east airports. So I wouldn't say anything bad about AUH, time simply moved by it and it simply fades in the glamour of big hub airports. I think the flying experience on EY is worth the trip.
Quoting JoeCanuck (Reply 4): I know that in AUH, for many items the prices are significantly higher inside the airport than out.
GFFgold From Indonesia, joined Feb 2007, 443 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (5 years 5 months 3 weeks 2 hours ago) and read 2110 times:
Aus-Europe will be fine, but a word of warning for travellers to SE Asia at AUH.
EY flights to places like CGK and MNL are slave-ship services for importing migrant labour into the UAE. In fairness, on board the a/c all passengers on flights I have used were treated equally well, with good service overall. However... flights to certain Asian destinations depart from a dank and dingy section of gates back from the main circular terminal. There are no airbridges and pax are herded like cattle onto overcrowded buses by extremely rude staff. I was quite disgusted by it all.
JoeCanuck From Canada, joined Dec 2005, 5046 posts, RR: 29 Reply 7, posted (5 years 5 months 3 weeks 1 hour ago) and read 2085 times:
The prices you pay at the airport are very good for a few thing, though, at least when compared to the rest of the world. The last time I bought jewellery at the airport, I think I paid about 15% more than the current market price of gold. This means you get all the workmanship for, essentially, nothing. The middle east is still a great place to buy precious metals and jewels...even at the airport.
I just flew with EY from BKK...very nice...much better than emirates. 9 across in y, big screens, good food and service. Quite comfy all around.
Ronerone From Jordan, joined Aug 2004, 1541 posts, RR: 54 Reply 8, posted (5 years 5 months 3 weeks ago) and read 2061 times:
DptMAN,
As you will be arriving from BNE at 23:45 to connect to your MAN flight at 02:15, please be advised that you will be experiencing AUH in the midst of its daily peak period where many EY flights depart and arrive at this time, in addition to the Europeans and SQ that also operate around the same period.
The small satellite at AUH will be crowded. People will be everywhere, sleeping on seats, floors etc. This will be especially the case if you are to travel during this month, which is high season here.
Keep your fingers crossed that your flight to MAN will not be delayed. This is because of the runway curfew that is currently enforced at AUH between 3:30AM and 7:30AM daily (for runway works).
As for EY's service, generally they have a good offering, with modern equipment.
Enjoy your trip!
Regards,
Roni
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DptMAN From United Kingdom, joined Oct 2005, 207 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (5 years 5 months 2 weeks 6 days 6 hours ago) and read 1921 times:
Thanks Roni.
Will i get my boarding passes checked all the way to MAN from BNE. Ive been reading trip reorts and many give the impression that with a connecting flight you must visit a transit desk! Im a little confussed.
dptMAN
There's no need to visit the transfer desk if you have all of your boarding passes already. The transfer desk thing usually happens if you're switching airlines and they are unable to access the other system from your point of origin.
Ronerone From Jordan, joined Aug 2004, 1541 posts, RR: 54 Reply 11, posted (5 years 5 months 2 weeks 6 days 5 hours ago) and read 1888 times:
Quoting DptMAN (Reply 9): Thanks Roni.
Will i get my boarding passes checked all the way to MAN from BNE. Ive been reading trip reorts and many give the impression that with a connecting flight you must visit a transit desk! Im a little confussed.
dptMAN
This would depend on when ADAS (ground handlers at AUH) open the flight. Usually the flight is opened up about 24 hours prior to departure however, consideration is given to those passengers connecting on flights that may begin their journey well before 24 hours.
Usually you should not have a problem, and its only common sense that you are to recieve all your boarding passes at your point of origin (BNE). However, if not, then you should, as stated here, proceed directly to the transfer desk.
Regards,
Roni
[Edited 2007-12-08 00:11:19]
[Edited 2007-12-08 00:15:17]
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Soups From Ghana, joined Jun 2004, 3437 posts, RR: 15 Reply 12, posted (5 years 5 months 2 weeks 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 1867 times:
The airport feels like the entrance to a disneyland ride. flew MAN-AUH-BKK and bk.apart from delayed flights, frozen lettuce in sandwich and tech problem with the AUH-BKK plane, the service is good. good size PTV
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