Good evening from Dubai. Just a few hours ago I landed in Abu Dhabi from New York on Etihad Airways after my first flight in Diamond First. My initial thoughts? Part of the experience was “best in class,” while other parts made me long for the DMV (yes, that’s the Department of Motor Vehicles).
I’ll have more details tomorrow when I’m wide awake, though in the meantime I’ll leave y’all with a few pictures.
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I'm not surprised that there are no fuel surcharges on EY. It is in the UAE after all! I remember being shocked the first time I was in Saudi Arabia and fuel was less than 40 cents per gallon :O
@ Lantean -- The redemption cost 140,000 miles and about $50 in taxes. Etihad doesn't impose fuel surcharges on their tickets, so ANA doesn't charge them as a result. @ Dan -- I suspect my flight was a fluke, so I'd by all means still go for Etihad given that they fly out of New York and Chicago. If you want a true idea of their service you'll have to wait till their return so I can at least compare.
Lucky, I want your review ASAP! I have 300k AA miles... they can go for an EY, CX, or 9W F award, or a 25k 1W award in J. I need help deciding.
Lucky, How many ANA miles was this trip? were the fuel surcharges outrageous? Thank you.
@ caveman -- Close. They operated like a fish market on more than just the ground. @ Mike -- I actually transferred the points from Membership Rewards.
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