No window and the angle of the seat combined with the bumpout of the door. Melbournebrussels was 800 australian dollar 573 euro, 762 us dollar. Apr 20, 2017 most of the economy cabin in this 777200 is arranged in a 343 configuration, although the last five rows are in a 242 layout. Etihad airways ranks 8th in our list of best airlines to fly international economy. Jul 12, 2018 etihad has added a new seat selection fee for economy passengers travelling on certain fares. In the case where seats in economy space are not available, etihad will refund the amount paid per person, per sector which cannot be accommodated. I have had a good experience with the airlines and based on my list of 30 things i award this airlines 7. Hello does anyone have inputs on the extra legroom seats in etihad economy on a380 aircraft. On the standard economy seat, emirates screens are. Get great prices on flights with etihad airways australia.
It redefined the passenger experience in longhaul flights and on the airbus a380, the largest aircraft of the world. Your ticket to exclusive discounts and deals on days out, shopping and dining. As youll see from the chart below, there are slight variations in seat pitch and width among airlines and airplanes. Etihad airways operates the airbus a320 mainly on shorthaul flights within the gulf states.
Etihad airways is to open up its lounges to economy class passengers for a fee and will start charging for chauffeur services that had been complimentary as it joins rivals in looking for new ways. How many frequent flyer miles do etihad flights earn. Etihad airways is essentially introducing an extra legroom economy section, featuring up to 36. However, they seem to be lacking the solid range that emirates has on offer. Oct 30, 2015 etihad allows the preselection of standard economy class seats for a fee 24 hours prior to departure, travellers are able to select a seat free of charge. Etihad a320s seat 120, in economy with a 33 layout. Etihad economy class extra legroom seats on a380 air travel. These are regular economy seats that have an extra five inches of legroom compared to the rest of economy cabin. These aircraft retain their volare twoclass configuration, and as the premium. Etihad adds economy seat selection fee business traveller. Coral zone that is except for two particular aircraft a6eyv and a6eyw, two leased a330200s which were previously with the nowdefunct italian carrier, volare airlines. Etihad airways etihad guest etihad cash upgrade just to inform you.
To that end, etihad airways is installing a 125squarefoot, threeroom. Fellow passengers were all the time walking across the row row 28 d to 28g. The best a380 economy class seats wandering aramean. About five years ago, etihad airways launched its toplevel cabin product the residence. Following my experience flying etihad first class it was time for me to give their economy product a go. International economy class etihad airways inflight food menus are handed out before the flight and the type of. The second section of economy class seats consists of 15 rows. Nov 05, 2019 the service in etihad business class really shines. Note that seatguru doesnt depict the correct style or seat numbering of the etihad 777200 the actual layout of the economy cabin can be seen below or on etihads website. Jun 22, 2017 etihad airways is to open up its lounges to economy class passengers for a fee and will start charging for chauffeur services that had been complimentary as it joins rivals in looking for new ways. When making your etihad seat selection, the seats at the front of economy, known as preferred seats,cost dh to reserve, extra legroom seats cost dh520 and standard seats cost dh100. Bad idea to have traveled in the extra leg room seat. Unfortunately i had to decline, the trip had been expensive enough but i thought that you guys might.
For those passengers that want extra leg room, theyve introduced their economy space seat, which offer generous additional area to stretch out. On the way back, the flight from delhi was delayed with 3 hours, due to a technical. Jul 31, 2015 the highlight on etihads 380 is the residence, a twoguest, threeroom suite located at the front of first class. Five years after that, as the national airline of the united arab emirates uae etihad airways has launched a new set of. May 02, 2016 bad idea to have traveled in the extra leg room seat instead of having a peaceful sleep on the extra legroom seat, it turned out to be a night mare.
Early saturday morning the world of luxury commercial air travel once again moved to a new level as the inaugural etihad a380 flight from abu dhabi to london took flight, complete with the residence, a three room suite including a private shower and double bed. In a b773 the overwing exit is at the galley, so there are no seats there. Extra legroom seats on etihad flights air travel forum. Etihad airways, the national airline of the united arab emirates, is rolling out a new seating option called economy space across its fleet of. Etihad airways unveils upgraded economy experience. Does anyone have inputs on the extra legroom seats in etihad economy on a380 aircraft. Passengers flying in the economy class of etihad airways will soon enjoy. Etihad a380 economy class gets more leg room economy space seats will feature increased leg room of up to 36 inches, while 777s and dreamliners will also be modified. For a small fee, you can now reserve an exit row seat that guarantees you extra legroom in economy class. Etihad allows the preselection of standard economy class seats for a fee 24 hours prior to departure, travellers are able to select a seat free of charge. We have just booked flights on etihad for december 12th from sydney to heathrow 14 hour first leg 8 hour second leg 2 adults traveling. Stretch out with extra legroom in economy space or keep an entire row to yourself with economy neighbourfree. There are fifteen of the classic a320 in the fleet, and 2 of the tiny a319. International economy class etihad airways inflight food menus are handed out before the flight and the type of menu varies according to the distance of the flight.
Etihad launches new economy space cabin one mile at a time. The extra legroom has been created by removing one row of seats from the front economy cabin on the airlines ten a380s. Worst really long hail flight seat from australia etihad a380 economy seats in front of the galley. On seat guru, it says that the leg room is upto 33, does anyone know what rows give you this extra leg room. Dec 30, 2014 the best a380 economy class seats posted by seth miller on 30 december 2014 in news, paxex 20,528 views 12 responses early saturday morning the world of luxury commercial air travel once again moved to a new level as the inaugural etihad a380 flight from abu dhabi to london took flight, complete with the residence, a three room suite.
Etihad has a very similar offering, with the latest movies and television shows on demand. Etihad select upgrade bid for upgrades handled by plusgrade. Etihad to open lounges to economy class passengers for a. Legroom chart seat pitches the information given below is a guideline only. The a320 has a 22 configuration in business class and a 33 configuration in economy. Jan 28, 2018 very reasonable for economy class i chose etihad as this was the cheapest economy ticket available for my dates and i have flown etihad before and found it reasonable. Etihads new economy class seats for airbus a380, boeing 787. In the larger cabins, flight attendants do have to serve quite a lot of seats at once, so the overall service is a bit slower depending on where you sit id say 810 seats per fa. Economy, business, first class flights with etihad airways. Etihad check in, choose seats air travel message board. For your next etihad flight, use this seating chart to get the most comfortable seats, legroom, and recline on. Enjoy a free twonight abu dhabi stopover on all bookings. Also, is it possible to assign seats before you checkin.
Airlines with the most legroom in economy and premium. The etihad passenger service agent separated 15 year old minor kid separation from her mother family separation they have stranded my minor kid at toronto international airport at midnight on aug 17th 2019 by etihad airways check in agents. I became obsessed with steve brule during the flight. Etihad a380 economy class gets more leg room the national. Passengers traveling with babies are often seated on the seats of the 49th row as they have bassinet locations. Ok, in economy that leaves basically the overwing exit as an option, only. I have just booked economy flights from manchester to melbourne on etihad airways, four flights in all, manchester to abu dhabi, then a flight from abu dhabi to melbourne, and then the two return journeys in due course i asked the travel agent if i could arrange to sit on the exit row, where there is more leg.
Abu dhabi airline etihad airways is retrofitting its airbus a380. Finally, whilst i know i cant checkin yet i believe its 20 hours before departure, i have tried entering my details now to see what message i get. Leg room on emirates seatguru message board tripadvisor. Earn as many as 15,500 bonus etihad guest miles or velocity frequent flyer points when you book with etihad all this month. As most people choose to eat at a different time, you will probably. If you have purchased an airline ticket on etihad airways and they have your email address or guest frequent flier number on file, you can expect some rather aggressive emails about bidding for upgrades.
In addition, some airlines offer inflight video services or laptop power ports that can make your flight more enjoyable. It is known as one of the most luxurious airlines for first and. Anyway, the movie and tv selections were outstanding. Etihad a380 economy space incheon abu dhabi sam chui. You can even bid to reserve up to three neighbouring seats with economy neighbourfree, and if youre an etihad guest member, you can book your favourite seat for free, depending on your. Etihad airways air travel message board tripadvisor. I was offered an upgrade to business class at the checkin in melbourne. This is defined as the distance between two seats from one point on a seat to the same point on the seat behind it. One nights free accommodation in abu dhabi until september 15 for passengers travelling from select countries. I am united airline retiree, my wife was coming on 6 th february mumbai to newark being standby retirees old wife did not get the ticket,they told her you wont get on for few days you better go home,i was in not with her,i was in us due to my heath. The etihad bidding process is handled by a company called plusgrade that provides the same service to a number of airlines. When you fly to europe with etihad you can enjoy a bounty of added extras including a helping hand from the onboard flying nanny, economy smart seats, noisecancelling headphones, inseat shopping. Booked on the etihad site went to choose our seats online no free seating on the a380 and its not very booked at this stage as its months away from the flight.
From july 15 customers purchasing economy deal, saver or classic fares will have to pay a small fee. May, 2014 when your stated goal is as grand as becoming the worlds best airline, you definitely want to go big in first class. Available on a firstcome firstserved basis, you can prereserve your exit row seat as part of a new booking made on etihad. It is known as one of the most luxurious airlines for first and business class travelers, but. Specifically row 75 any advise will be helpful thanks. Apr 29, 2015 if you have purchased an airline ticket on etihad airways and they have your email address or guest frequent flier number on file, you can expect some rather aggressive emails about bidding for upgrades. Payment for the economy space seats will not earn any additional etihad guest miles points.
Emirates economy vs etihad economy what airline is best. Why i tell people to avoid flying on a 787 runway girl. On etihad a380 economy seats in row 4047 have extra leg room. I purchased an economy space seating on etihad a380. In addition, guests will benefit from the airlines dedicated family travel program. Etihad economy air travel message board tripadvisor. Hi im traveling from chicago to abu dhabi in economy class. Your allinclusive guide to etihad providing the most comprehensive resource on. Etihad economy class extra legroom seats on a380 air. For your next etihad flight, use this seating chart to get the most comfortable seats, legroom. Where a variation is given, the seat pitch will depend on the aircraft type and the route the passenger is travelling. The first class cabin on board a step below the residence includes the only singleaisle widebody airplane. A hell of a way to flight syd abu dabi on route to cdg paris.
Etihad use the single aisle airbus a320 for some quite long flights around the gulf and they even make it as far as europe. Etihad to open lounges to economy class passengers for a fee. Is there adequate leg room in economy when flying with emirates, my husband is 62 and we could only afford economy seats, is there leg room enough to half stretch your legs or is it like some other arilines where your knees touch your. Etihad a380 cabin tour three class airbus airline etihad airways 11 abu dhabi to london onboard the a380 you etihad airways ready to roll out luxury airbus a380 the national etihad a380 economy class gets more leg room the national. Our economy smart seats on longhaul flights have a unique headrest, adjustable back support and generous legroom. Etihad airways new economy seats for the airbus a380 and boeing 787. Economy was almost full on the melauh leg but auhbru was very light i changed seats during the flight and got the whole exit row. The service in etihad business class really shines. The airplane looks totally different, the seating is not as good as the one of etihad, but at least the service and. Note that in economy the configuration is 343 10across and so there is less room in terms of seat width than in, for instance, the.
In fact, i could enjoy 2 programs at the same time with the help of the small handset. Log in to retrieve flights required field required field. Seats in economy space are assigned only upon full payment of the associated seat fees and ticket fare. Bad idea to have traveled in the extra leg room seat instead of having a peaceful sleep on the extra legroom seat, it turned out to be a night mare. This guide will help you quickly and easily figure out how many miles are earned by different etihad fare types. I dare you not to wet your pants after watching the man speak. Etihad launches new economy class experience pax international. Economy space seats will feature increased legroom of up to 36 inches, while 777s. Get cosy with fullsized blankets and pillows, reclining seats and even more personal space. Etihad has added a new seat selection fee for economy passengers travelling on certain fares.
There was enough leg room in the economy class im 1. Ive seen a similar layout on ey206 auhbom some months back, and made a mental note that the forward 6 rows or thereabouts had coral plus with same seats as main economy tray in armrest versions but much better leg room. Etihad airways offer the same three guest zones on most of their current aircraft. The food was enough and ok, but i was not asking much, it is not a restaurant. On the way back, the flight from delhi was delayed with 3 hours, due to a technical problem. Each economy smart seat reclines 6 inches and has adjustable lumbar support.
Air new zealands premium economy class for transtasman flights. You get a dedicated butler that wont serve other passengers, a large living room, private bathroom and a real albeit very compact bedroom. As far as i experienced, they were not trying to get more money for luggage especially after i told them i was etihad silver. Since its a long flight, i want to get a general idea of what to expect. The highlight on etihads 380 is the residence, a twoguest, threeroom suite located at the front of first class. Etihad airways safety and in flight product offering for. Oct 26, 20 note that in economy the configuration is 343 10across and so there is less room in terms of seat width than in, for instance, the british airways b777300er which has 333 9across. Aug 24, 2015 when you fly to europe with etihad you can enjoy a bounty of added extras including a helping hand from the onboard flying nanny, economy smart seats, noisecancelling headphones, inseat shopping. When your stated goal is as grand as becoming the worlds best airline, you definitely want to go big in first class. Its head office is in khalifa city, abu dhabi, near abu dhabis international airport. The airplane looks totally different, the seating is not as good as the one of etihad, but at least the service and the food are the same. Different fare classes also known as booking classes on etihad airways earn frequent flyer miles at different rates. Alternatively, you can bid for one, two or three neighbouring seats which if successful, will stay vacant for your journey. I flew with my son currently 2 years and 7 months on etihad on dec 17 and jan 18 and had a wonderful experience.