Managing Editor - Joanna has worked in publishing for more than a decade and is fast becoming a go-to source for commercial aviation analysis. People travelling after begging miles at counter and hogging like hell at lounge won't understand the concept. There is always a different aura around them when they serve. In contrast, chicken with caramelized plums or lamb Brochette with Arabic spices might be the main course on a Middle East flight. You can even earn and redeem miles from over 100 worldwide partners on the ground. While they offer the same range of specialized meals depending on passengers' dietary requirements, Etihad actually offers way more food than you might need. Not even a bottle of water was offered until asked. Weve removed 27 million plastic lids and use recycled materials wherever possible. Choose from full-of-flavour dishes, your favourite drink and indulgent desert all inspired by the destinations we fly to. The pillows that the article is talking about ..dont know about them we didnt have them.. ours were the regular cheap airline pillows Etihads inflight entertainment systems integrate a parental lock feature that lets travelers block unsuitable content to their kids. Indian Eagle. If you would like to request a special meal, you must order it at least 24 hours in advance. But a key sustainability issue that is all-too-often forgotten about is the waste within the cabin. I do agree that the airline staff is awesome .. but airlines and its policies suck. We believe that your journey with us should be more than just travel. Like American Airlines, Qatar's meal service is practically the same as before the pandemic. Currently, wrappers are plastic and drinks still come in plastic cups, but an airline representative said the company is researching alternative viable suppliers. Book now Existing booking Visit Manage my booking to request a meal on the Passenger Details page. The Economy seats are equipped with 10.6-inch touch-screen TV monitors which passengers can tune to their personal entertainment needs. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Only people who have chefs at home knows the value of a chef on aircraft. Look for the healthy meals icon in our menus. Etihad has just revealed its latest cost cutting initiative, which many premium passengers wont be happy to hear about. It also operates to three destinations in South America (Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, and So Paulo), where Etihad has no presence. The Flying Nanny was a great support to her. Being a diabetic was very uncomfortable. The comments on this page have not been provided, reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any advertiser, and it is not an advertiser's responsibility to ensure posts and/or questions are answered. But on Etihad's Dreamliners, seat width is just over 17", perhaps lending credence to some testimonies that Dreamliners are especially squeezy for economy class passengers. Or will Etihad train people from scratch if/when that happens? The leading independent voice for aviation news and insight. Pick from a choice of exciting dishes, including at least one vegetarian option, freshly baked rolls and indulgent desserts all served on our sustainably-sourced meal tray. Choose your special meal Religious meals On shorter flights, dessert will be served with the main meal. Etihad had good meals on my evening flight (SYD-AUH). However, destinations have been trickling back at a steady pace, and the Middle Eastern carriers have generally done their best to keep their departures board interesting. But what made me appreciate is that this chef took his own initiative with passion to bake the cake in a galley from scratch to surprise an autistic child who loves a bishopnut strawberry cake. Were elevating Economy with design-lead tableware and a new approach to food and drinks. Overall, there's not much separating Etihad and Emirates when it comes to standard economy class seats. I was in economy ,However the plane was empty ,, the Service I received from DANIELLE PEPPERELL employee number 45795 was absolutely outstanding, What a pleasant polite and courteous lady she was , This lady is a credit to your airline and obviously demonstrated the training and culture form Etihad employment . true then and true now. Starter of cajun smoked chicken with vegetable couscous. Future of Air Travel post COVID19: Empty Middle Seats or All Seats with Cover on Economy Flights, Trumps Temporary Ban on Immigration amid COVID19 Targets Green Cards, not H1B and Other Visas, What are Meet & Greet Services for Family, Senior Citizens, Unaccompanied Children at Indian Airports. The Airbus A350 is here, and its one of the most innovative aircraft in the world. There are some cheaper options if you just want messaging services, and elite frequent flyers will also get a special WiFi deal on Emirates. Contact the airline here to book your special meal and for further information check here. But the free allowance will range from 23kg on the cheapest economy fare type right up to 35kg on a fully flexible economy class ticket. I have traveled many times in EY business class from AUH-jfk, I must say the food and benerage managers made me feel at ease, sometimes it's not just the food and wine, but the overall hospitality that you experience. Premium meal on board (created by Jeunes Restaurateurs for the outbound flight) Soft drinks, beer and wine included during the meal service. It provides a good travel experience for passengers. However, we still thought we might mention that Emirates recently installed premium economy seats have around 38" of pitch for most rows, are 19.5" wide and configured in a 2-4-2 arrangement. Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. According to data from ch-aviation, Etihad has 103 planes in its fleet (although five are dedicated freighters), including ten of the crowd-pleasing A380s. Sadly they moved from ground to flight because on ground they get paid 2000Euros and inflight they get 6000euros plus housing plus travelling. On Etihad's Economy flights, inflight entertainment programs include both timeless classics and latest blockbusters from Hollywood, Bollywood, European, Arabic and Asian cinemas. While booking online, you can choose from a wide selection of sumptuous onboard food and beverages at extremely affordable prices. It also shares updates from US-India airlines. On Emirates A380s (there are three variants), economy class seat pitch will vary between 32" and 34". Here's what you need to know about flying first class with Cathay Pacific. Yes you can ask your wife for cake after landing, just don't give her flour, baling powder, then u will enjoy the hot slurry . After flying the first ultra-long haul plastic-free flight earlier this year, Etihad is keen to cut more plastic. One not very happy traveller. Across them, the economy class seat pitch will vary between 32" and 34". Etihad has a different approach when it comes to meals and drinks onboard. Keep in touch with family and friends while you fly, work from your seat or surf on social media. If youre flying on one of our A320 or A321 aircraft, you can stream movies, TV shows, music and more straight to your device. The airline operates three variants of Boeing 777s with four different configurations. We offer you thoughtful experiences, with options and . I always thought the secret of cooking onboard an airplane was to just shove it all in and heat it to max until I saw this chef in EY cooking the food onboard using a combination oven, I don't remember the brand though but it had all the options of braising, grilling, steaming. I found the amenity kit in the headset pkg.. Photo: Etihad Airways, Emirates has a wider network. As the kitchen galley was next to the lounge,later he also showed me how he prepared a wonderful salmon frittata and a beautiful cake from scratch. In partnership with The Concept, a UAE-based product development and design company, it is developing a smart tray called Neos Fly+, which will monitor and feedback passenger dining habits to allow better planning of meals and portions. Neither airline has a straightforward checked-in luggage policy for economy class travelers. People travelling in economy will always find paying money useless, cz that's the thing they don't have MONEY and taste buds. At the end of the day, these things are subjective. They are generally of a high quality. Etihad has nothing like this and so passengers will need to pay, even for the most basic level of WiFi service. Etihad's luggage policy is determined by weight, rather than the number of bags. It will provide data on which meal items are consumed, as well as what proportion of that item has been eaten. Weve created healthy and fun childrens meals to keep little tummies happy on board. London is the latest in a growing range of destinations to welcome the carriers Airbus A350. Drinks include such items as Saile & Sabga gourmet hot chocolate and Piper by the glass. If you have a severe allergy or have any other specific dietary requirements, we recommend that you bring your own food on board with you, keeping in mind the current liquid restrictions. Indian Eagle. However, while not a full premium economy offering per say, on the A350s and 787s, Etihad has now installed what it calls Economy Space in the first five rows (six if you include the up-front bulkhead) of the economy cabin. On short-haul flights, our new seats have been cleverly designed around your digital devices, with USB charging points and adjustable device holders. All rights reserved. Etihad is not a member of one of the major global alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and Oneworld), so unless you're using Etihad Guest miles, you can only book Etihad awards through a. At Emirates, it's much the same deal. On longer Economic flights by Etihad Airways, passengers are provided full-sized fleece blankets and unique pillows which can be converted into neck pillows. As part of the new dining sequence, you will be served the main hot meal first, once this is cleared away you will be served tea/coffee and dessert. For that long-haul economy jaunt, which airline should you opt for - Dubai-based Emirates or Abu Dhabi's Etihad? Pick from over a thousand hours of on-demand movies, TV shows, music, games and live TV. All images and content copyright airreview.com. Cheers. Great idea but it never works as they cannot possibly create a true restaurant experience in the air with so many restrictions. Here you'll find the various airline food options offered on a number of airlines that I've flown with. However, they didnt change the menu, so there were mostly breakfast options available. Yes you can ask your wife for cake after landing, just don't give her flour, baling powder, then u will enjoy the hot slurry . Fresh food, good mood. In this article: What is Cathay Pacific first class? Heres how the airline explained the decision to employees in a memo, per Paddle Your Own Kanoo: To make us fit for our current business needs will, unfortunately, mean that they crew community will need to go through a further transitionary period, and regretfully, there will be some redundancies to certain crew roles. Our Economy Smart Seats on long-haul flights have a unique headrest, adjustable back support and generous legroom. Some aircraft will serve you with updated USB Charger ports. When traveling back in 2020, one of Simple Flying's writers was "pleasantly surprised by the quality" of Etihad's 787 economy product. Turn miles into rewards every time you fly with us or one of our partner airlines. People travelling after begging miles at counter and hogging like hell at lounge won't understand the concept. I'm sad that the customization is no longer there. All meals served on Etihad are Halal, and you will enjoy a choice of up to three main meal choices and a bar service consisting of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Fly from Los Angeles from $716, from San Francisco from $944, from New York from $948, from Boston from $1,145 or from Las Vegas from $1,515. Cathay Pacific was one of the first airlines to have freshly steamed rice, toasted bread and eggs cooked on board by the flight attendants for first class passengers. While these things are all very nice, I honestly don't think that they are so much of a differentiating factor for customers to really generate additional revenue. Not only would the average flight have two main meal services, but they also feature two small snack services and a larger snack for mid-flight.