After flying Etihad 787 first class from Washington to Abu Dhabi, I had access to Etihad’s first class lounge before my connecting flight. My connection was about four hours. I’ve reviewed Etihad’s first class lounge before, so this time I wanted to try something a bit new.
Continue reading: I Bought Access To The Etihad Residence Lounge For $100
Share your questions, experiences, and thoughts below.
This is good to know! Is it $100 per person or just a flat $100 for the room (for the entire family/party)?
Nice report Ben. What a shame Etihad has gone down hill so far that it now sells off even the “ Crown Jewels “ for $100. Having said that I’d pay it in a heartbeat:-)
I would pay $50. Which is about what you paid. And get $5000 back which is what you will get for writing about it. Yeah I would take that deal.
So yeah your situation is entirely different.
Btw I have a lot to unload against white Republican males after recent events but I will wait for your next race baiting post. When is one due?
sounds like our resident adult entertainment specialist selling up back door entry for a couple of bucks more. This screams desperation on Etihad’s part.
Hi Ben -
Thank you for this! My 93-year-old mother and I will be traveling in EY apartments in August, and I think the VIP room would take even more stress out of the long trip for her...and make her feel extra special.
Our flight takes off at about 10:00 am, and we're planning on arriving at AUH at 7:00 am. Do you think that's enough time to experience the lounge, and can you tell me what the food offerings are like at that time of day?
https://www.etihad.com/en-us/experience-etihad/lounges/pay-for-lounge-access/
Prices are per person.
$100 is the flat rate if you are already flying in a premium cabin! It is more expensive If flying Economy and can only be booked in time slots.
@Lucky: I have been on The Residence for a couple of flights (and enjoyed it tremendously, except for the cheap wine selection). When arriving in Abu Dhabi from a Residence flight and connecting to a flight with no Residence, I was not allowed to use that lounge, which felt so cheap and stupid (both rooms where empty each time). Are you telling me that now I am "allowed" in as a connecting guest coming from Sydney when paying an extra 100 bucks??
Is the menu in the VIP lounge the same as from the First Class lounge, or is it from the Residence?
I agree ban Debit. this is a venue about travel not to make bigoted rants against those you don't like.
I’ve already have enjoyed the room. For RTW18 I had a long overnight layover from Sydney with trouble sleeping because the lights in the unoccupied Apartment Next to mine keep coming on. I asked to be comped the Residence space but no deal However after trying the relaxation area with no luck getting comfortable, I paid the $100: 🙂
It was well worth it. I slept on the couch and order food and drink Had private shower sweet!
Very lovely for 10 hours. <3
Sounds great if you have the time to enjoy what it offers. Shower etc without feeling rushed, pre-meal drink, a la carte dining, time for email and phone catchup over a coffee or another drink, a lie-flat nap. Sounds good to me!
One question for Lucky: is there time slot you have allocated or is it open-ended to fit in with your onward flight?
I used 115k AA miles for First Class on Etihad LAX/ABU/COL.
ABU/COL was configured without First Class.
The usual blank stare when I produced my ticket and was denied access to the First Class lounge
and then heard a mumble directing me to the Business Class lounge.
Does Lucky or anyone know have a better version of their answer?