Etihad Airways LATEST Economy Class Experience in 2024 (787 + A320)

[@NonstopDan]

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[@chudobaphilip]

Dan, I totally get your point, however NordVPN doesn't work in China anymore, or at least for me :(

[@NonstopDan]

That’s strange - it worked well for me when I was there last year!

[@warisadangditkiri2213]

@@NonstopDanhi Dan!! I tried to use your link but it doesn’t work for me. I don’t know if anyone having the same problem

[@HasanMirjalili]

They are enforcing the 7kg carryon limit because passengers are supposed to lift the bags up and stow it themselves. Some people arrive in the cabin with 15kg luggage or more and expect the crew to lift them up for them. Now imagine what this will do to the backs of crew lifting multiple bags every flight × 20 flights a month

[@jodadog]

While BA has a very generous 23Kg x 2

[@1968harsh]

​@@jodadog That's for check in luggage not carry on. Carry on are those which you carry with you in to airplane

[@jodadog]

​@1968harsh wrong. BA allow 2 x 23Kg onboard - at least for short-haul. I travel with them a couple of times a month and choose to fly with them rather than other carriers because of this.

[@adamgorton6727]

​@@jodadog sweet Jesus.. read the above comment.. thats check in.. I'd love to see you put 2 x 23kg bags in the overhead bins... 😂😂😂😂

[@jodadog]

Happens all the time on BA

[@matthewbrew777]

Etihad has a new seating policy... now you can check in online 30 hours before and you will be assigned a seat, but what they're not saying is that you can pick/change your seat for free 4 hours before!

[@stardust_here]

how i can check ?

[@drayesha2686]

Applied to any seat? Free change 4 hrs before?

[@sumantaghosh563]

Seats are free or I will have to pay for it?

[@SyedaAsra-c6q]

Omg I love etihad airways and my dad works for it

[@ladies_man217.]

I had my flight booked 10 days prior to departure and I’ve changed my seat twice via the app

[@Daniel-jt7xw]

Etihad is an airline where they will treat you better/worse depending on your destination and class

[@ericbosken3114]

Every airline that has premium class seats will treat passengers in more expensive class cabins better that it treats passengers in economy class cabins.

[@puppydoge2322]

@@aaronadam4747maybe the passengers on that route are worse behaved

[@NaenaeGaming]

@@puppydoge2322Unprovoked racism but okay

[@Zeus_9137]

​@@NaenaeGaming He isn't wrong tho

[@Zigga.kepler]

​​@@aaronadam4747I am Indian and have travelled in Etihad to India two times. I have not experienced any bad services in my memory. But the last time I flew was in like 2018, so idk what's the situation now. But in the end of day tho, if you fly with upgraded classes like premium economy, first, residence etc, then they would probably respect you regardless.

[@LukeMitchell-bc3me]

Was great to meet you on the Abu Dhabi -> Heathrow flight on the 17th March. Appreciate you taking the time to chat to me during boarding

[@alexandrahuemer9145]

That option to book a second seat next to you is great, unless you're me and you book it for an overbooked flight and they sit a mother with a small child next to you anyway. The child was actually super quiet and I didn't notice her at all, but Etihad customer service absolutely REFUSED to pay back the extra money I spent on the second seat until I started getting extremely harsh with them. So be careful, is all I'm saying.

[@meldavies2188]

That's a shame you had a problem with this option. We did the dynamic seat block and it was great. We did get an email straight away saying it was successful so don't know if that makes a difference.

[@pablorubio8287]

For anyone wondering music at 2:05 is "Twostop - By Lotus"

[@aviationdesigner0016]

Its weird that Etihad a full service airline has removed entertainment and Flydubai a low cost carrier has installed entertainment in economy

[@Periwinkle101]

etihads livery is just amazing!

[@mworld3653]

The best tbh

[@anoushkaghimire]

I had a good memory flying Etihad KTM-AUH-ORD back in 2017,only once,though they stopped flying that route after pandemic but will definitely try Etihad again in future.

[@MaxH-15]

You have no idea how helpful this video is because i'm flying with etihad this week

[@jackhuang3136]

etihad is the best they treat people very well i will always flying with them

[@conlew4975]

Flew with Etihad from LHR to Abu Dhabi & then onto Phuket in economy. Flew on the a380 & 787, couldn’t fault the service or seating

[@ahmedalameenaris5378]

same

[@lilycrooks5664]

@@ahmedalameenaris5378did you get a tv screen?

[@lilycrooks5664]

Did you get a tv screen?

[@gillianasmr]

How long did you have to get to second flight. I’m doing this in April but only 1 and half hour between London flight and Phuket. Is that enough time x

[@Rynopb]

that abu dhabi terminal was absolutely hell. When I flew business class from dublin to AD to Qatar to Thailand to Japan...AD felt like Laguardia in the 90s

[@daemlichdummeleute]

They have just opened a completely new Terminal

[@internationAL21]

Fair play Dan, didn’t know you did Economy!

[@devshah5570]

Etihad is ONLY going down and I was very surprised with this move. Flying a lot with Star Alliance and Emirates recently, and trying to web check-in for Etihad literally "right now" and you can't select seats for free. They auto select for you and you can't pick on your own. On a long haul flight, this is ABSOLUTE BS. You can switch seats 4 hours before departure of each flight. So in a multiple segment flight, this is an auto punishment.

[@haridj8532]

that's why you select seats while booking

[@ManualFlying]

Hard critique but much needed for Etihad considering they are competing with the other big luxurious middle eastern airliners like EK and QR. Its the same reason why we evaluate mercedes F1 team against Red Bull when they really are just a mid field team since 2022. ;)

[@holidayreport]

Have you tried the Collins Aspire seats they have? I saw them at the Dubai Airshow. You should try them !!

[@margaretnsherm5321]

We are travelling with Etihad from the uk to Tokyo to board a cruise, and we have just learned about the luggage allowance 23kg + 7kg hand luggage with no extra handbags at all, if your in economy. We are really disappointed and we will be panicking with our weights unless of course we purchase extra luggage allowance and a huge cost. Very disappointing.😢

[@Smallville619]

May wanna check again like you doing Same but i have 30kg

[@Eyob797]

Beautiful flight review as usual. The new airport of Abu Dhabi is stunning, the natural light it gets inside and the flowers look good.

[@alexbishop5870]

Great video, I use Nord VPN - but if I’m on a hotel wifi the only way to make safari work is to turn off the VPN, if it’s on I can’t make anything work. What is the point of paying for a secure service if you can NEVER take advantage of it when you actually need it? Very frustrating.

[@patriciafuchs5970]

The lav situation sounds good. The airport looks great. Glad the seats are comfy. I think their economy class has ups and glaring downs. Always enjoy your viewpoints. Sounds like the crew was accommodating. Makes you think this would be okay. Thanks for an entertaining review.

[@yasmindawoojee6831]

Very helpful thank you

[@Nuggetmafiaboss]

Dan, you should be flying AUH/DOH/DXB to SYD (Australia) during peak travel periods. Those 14+ hours in packed economy will give you a real sense of the experience of each airline 😁

[@BH6242KCh]

I did Etihad 14+ hours in packed economy going the other direction, AUD-ORD. That was 2016 from the old, overcrowded terminal. It wasn't terrible, but no better than a US domestic carrier. I had just flown Qatar months earlier, which was far better at the time.

[@NonstopDan]

Sorry never going to happen😂

[@sabahafzal4072]

I’m gonna fly soon from SYD to AUH Please give me some tips

[@shortylucy]

Perfect timing!! I get to watch this before startung work. Lets go!!

[@arhanwadhwani4681]

Etihad just last week assigned me extra legroom economy seats for free at online check-in on both JFK-AUH and AUH-BOM!

[@Nabil-eq4vo]

how ?

[@Nobodyknowsmeanymore-n4f]

No. Etihad's website is a nightmare if you are trying to get through from your guest account. Seat sales are a huge con... you'll end up paying appreciable amounts to guarantee a decent seat as an Etihad Guest and then end up next to a non-Guest who didn't pay. Cabin crew performance is highly variable and a lot of their safety practice is appalling.

[@sids2766]

Exactly, I can't imagine such a cruel airline exists in the industry

[@TravelAnorak]

We`re flying with Etihad and already they`ve been a nightmare keep making changes to the flights and changing our seat selection with no obvious reason why. Won`t ever use them again after this time.

[@sids2766]

Totally agree with you, never take Etihad at any cost

[@i0001w]

Bluetooth connection to your noise cancelling is the BEST

[@zainubaali6704]

I’ve never had a good experience with Etihad. I remember going to India and returning to Sydney on Etihad and they really don’t treat their passengers well on the flights to India. I remember the flight attendants being rude to passengers and it was uncomfortable to watch.

[@mitulsat]

Good video Dan ! Were you in delhi to review the new Air india A350 aircraft?

[@K0ed.]

Great review as always!

[@NonstopDan]

Thanks so much!

[@AnneM0725]

I travelled to Shanghai n Chengdu recently using my home country telco SIM with no access problem to google , FB, IG, KZbin etc

[@asoadrahman-uk7lq]

Emirates IFE also offers connecting your Bluetooth devices to the screen. I flew them in 2021 and I was pleasantly surprised by that feature. They woeked on the newer A380 and the semi new Triple Sevens

[@r3m_2m]

An advantage of AUH Airport: US Customs and Border Protection, which allows you to land at a US Airport as if you were on a domestic flight.

[@akimatusch5800]

„feels a little cramped, like all 787s do“ Except JAL, they have 2-4-2 in Economy on their 787s.

[@abdullah_awan36]

Amazing. Thank you KZbin for recommending this AFTER I flew with Etihad from Washington IAD - Islamabad ISB

[@Ciaran-t5z]

Aer lingus review plss

[@ShortyRT03]

You should do a "how to do a flight/trip report video tutorial

[@recklessdude777]

Great review Dan, surprisingly enough I had quite the opposite experience with Etihad. Flew from Chennai to Bahrain and back. I did not enjoy the 787, the legroom was less than that on the A320 I felt. I enjoyed the one hour I spent on the A320 more than the 4 hours I spent on the 787.

[@malpalmer3269]

Good to see a review on economy

[@r3m_2m]

If you want a normal headrest on EY Widebody, they still have the Boeing 777

[@headempty8642]

I would love a new review on Asiana Airlines I flew my first long-haul flight with them from London to South Korea to Japan in economy. I wasn't expecting much but the food was good, we had a choice of Korean or Western food (we even got a meal on the 2 hour flight to Tokyo) They would also serve hot tea frequently on the flight. The flight attendants were so nice and professional. The only thing I didn't like is we had to keep the windows shut so kinda a waste of a window seat, idk if this is normal on long haul flights but oh well.

[@rayenaimran1717]

im going india after 6 years and I'm so excitedddddd. I've waited sooo long. I'm gonna be watching stuff like this until I get there

[@NonstopDan]

Enjoy your trip!! 🙏

[@Ride-Drive]

Telegram isn't blocked, you can use it to call

[@renegadeoffunk32]

I'm glad I saw this video as its been a while since I took Etihad on my usual LHR-KTM route and if they've removed the IFE on their smaller aircraft, I'd rather take Qatar Airways. FlyDubai also has no IFE.

[@rizman6053]

Wait, there is no screen for in-flight entertainment?

[@Rary.0]

what the heck is comfort class they are offering for 700 dollars more than economy?

[@nisanur2443]

OMG thankyouuu for this video🥹i’m flying from amsterdam to seoul with Etihad in May with a B787-9 & 10 so this video is very helpful🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@user-uz8bu5np9f]

Why excactly is the airport better/nicer than Doha?

[@kurbiscremesuppe]

I avoid 9-abreast seating on any 787 on flights longer than 4 hours, no matter how good the service is.

[@alexg4902]

Is the headrest also vertically adjustable on the A380 (Etihad) ?

[@isabelenau3934]

How do you bid on a seat lock??? I’d love to do that for my long haul flights

[@sharjeelkhan7437]

I always avoid etihad. And Abu Dhabi generally. Another excellent video from the best channel 🎉!

[@NonstopDan]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@fuffoon]

My Etihad experience was the best I have ever had on board and airplane. I hoped we would never land.

[@NonstopDan]

That's a great feeling!

[@seinfrei5644]

Hello Dan, Can you tell me what is the price for an extra legroom seat in the Etihad Economy Class ? Thank you :)

[@NonstopDan]

Hi, this is completely dependent on the route and when you book it. I'd recommend checking directly with Etihad!

[@aelrikabi]

How does one use points from other programms such as Aeroplan for Miles&Smiles for example?

[@ccrp4788]

The New CEO is from TAP Air Portugal i am not Surprised with the Cost Cutting

[@ramslater1]

Absolutely. And it’s only going to get worse. Looking for savings everywhere, squeezing the crew to the max and worsening the in flight experience.

[@KhanhTran-b6u4v]

Hi Dan, can you do a video about the extremely concerning Boeing allegations and aircraft malfunctions? I'm worried about flying on one of them at the moment because it's simply terrifying.

[@cartercook5363]

Please review Westjet

[@JexaTV27]

Is Etihad still allowing personal backpacks for Economy flight? MANILA TO LONDON I booked economy and I have a herschel backpack that has 30L size but 3kg inside only for my personal backpack/belongings that includes my personal laptop and a portable monitor together with all travel documents. A ps5 bag that fits the dimension of the carry on baggage rules with 5kg total weight A checked in baggage with 30kg total weight Will this all get through? My flight is in the end of the month. Hope to hear all your thoughts and suggestions Do not send me the link of ETIHAD baggage rules because I am confused as there are a lot of post that they get through with personal backpack.

[@ShumailaKhan-u9v]

hey did they allow you??

[@ePIXture]

Yes would like to know if they allowed you please

[@drshark97-u5t]

yes they allow but should be smaller and compact ​@@ePIXture

[@LifestyleAlchemyWithFionaJ]

Okay, so normally I don't comment on any of your videos Dan as I find them all super informative and helpful, but I felt compelled to comment on my recent Etihad experience with my family of 5. We flew from Melbourne Australia to Copenhagen Denmark and then flew back from Paris last week. We've flown all 3 middle eastern airlines as we generally fly to Europe as a family every year and I have to say - our experience was really disappointing. Like you, I'm a Vegan and the food was just awful. We were actually served the exact same meal twice on the 13 hour MEL - AUH leg - a dreary pasta with tomato sauce. We flew the 787 on the way out and a very old and tired 777 on the way back. No screens worked. The toilets were 2010. Food - awful again. No airvents for a 13 hour flight - not okay. My son's tray table was broken. And then the Pearl Lounge in Abu Dhabi - where do I even start? No Vegan food whatsoever - not even any fruit! We had to ask several servers for water! And $AUD45 for a shower - really? The very little food offerings in the new terminal's Food Court are not just expensive - they are outrageous. $AUD20 for Kombucha! $AUD20 for a single sushi roll! And we paid $AUD500 for seat selection on the MEL-AUH leg to sit up the back with the last 3 row and 2 row - they gave those seats to someone else and we were never refunded nor given any explanation - only that the plane was full. For me personally, it's still Qatar Airways all the way for these long hauls. Etihad in my opinion has a very long way to go to compete with food, in-cabin comfort and airport and lounge experience. They may well be competing with Wizz Air on many routes - but Emirates and Qatar are their main competitors out of Australia and they need to lift their game significantly to get even close. Shorter hops may well be okay - but I certainly would not be recommending them for long haul flights out of Australia.

[@sids2766]

Totally crappy airline

[@ayushdeshmukh8553]

Hello Dan, been subscribed for many years now. the next time you fly to either Mumbai or Delhi i suggest trying the new Air India A350!

[@FallenMuse81]

Your first flight was on Airbus your second flight was on Boeing and that is the vent difference

[@MileHighFlyer]

Great review! I've always loved the Etihad livery...✈️✈️✈️

[@FaheemNasir]

Can i use my bluetooth headphone with transmitter?

[@Mchannnel]

All of the middle eastern trio is premium but still more affordable than my own country’s airlines (JAL/ANA→they have the stakes of most airlines here) when it comes to going to Europe so I’m definitely satisfied any ways :)

[@addictedtochrist44]

Are the pillows ever washed between flight changes?

[@RizwanJaganiViolist]

I’ve never found the Dreamliner comfy with 3-3-3 seating, which is why I’ve usually avoided etihad. However those extra leg room seats look appealing for those transatlantic flights. Also I totally feeling on the double fruit cups! I have to order gluten free for celiac disease and Qatar airways BOMBARDED me with fruit cups

[@MalikMalik-wm9pb]

Can anyone review the Dan master’s program? Is it worth it ?Really appreciate any feedback Thanks

[@vareast]

If you're tall, forget Etihad for long flights; seat pitch is ludicrous

[@fsazhar]

New Saudia A320 also have Bluetooth connectivity for headsets

[@josephsmialek6157]

No way!!!!!! you have the same Ipad and Ipad case as me lol

[@InnocentCheckeredFlags-dw3xr]

Good Vid, you should fly Turkish again they improved a lot the last time I flew with them.

[@kimiuwu4877]

the last time we had flight with Etihad the pillow and blanket smells like urine including our seat not sure if they put new or clean before new flight it was a unpleasant experience.

[@Ciaran-t5z]

do a updated aer lingus review pls

[@rodneydavis9230]

Wait! A 787 for a 45 minute flight? Thats wild.

[@dgurmani]

Not a fan of Etihad, I tried them in short haul business and economy, and medium and ultra long haul in economy. The carry-on policy of Qatar and Etihad is ridiculous sometimes it is enforced and sometimes it isn't. It is surprising Etihad flies narrow body vs QR and EK flying widebodies with more frequency. Legroom is appalling though the pillow looks better than what Qatar gives in economy.

[@speen9430]

Idiotic of ya to try them on short routes

[@nrnrdna]

apart from my 7kg carry-on luggage, can i bring a mini backpack weighing 2.5kg? (couldnt even fit a laptop)

[@ePIXture]

No 😢

[@aimbot_4ixkhan344]

so I will t travel on quite and it will be my first time how can I find cheap tickets from Canada to middle east

[@mohammedhassan8089]

could you please tell me about your eye glasses model or brand name please?

[@DanielleWarr]

They probably gave you two fruit cups because all the desserts had dairy in them

[@Funny-sd6nz]

We want price of airplane tickets by weight off passanger to stop overpaying, like it is for luggage.

[@carinadias]

Just called my sister trought WhatsApp and She is on Zayed airport at this moment. Found your video becouse Next flight is in a a320

[@salemdhaheri373]

I have never heard of a green liner 😅

[@jezd9787]

I would have thought that they would invest much more to compete with Emirates

[@ianbrinas2492]

expecting Japan Airlines A350-1000 haneda to jfk first class review soon from nonstop dan as JAL offers the most expensive Champagne Salon onboard from tokyo soon!!!

[@Hasmirta3]

No TV screen?

[@aimbot_4ixkhan344]

I got a question if I travel on buisness class on Qatar airways can directly boar from the lounge?

[@NonstopDan]

Sadly no!

[@jzilla1234]

Etihad is poor quality for the price

[@jacquidraheim6930]

never again would fly Etihad, the air hostess was grumpy .. the plane so dated and bathroom stunk not cleaned ..

[@ALERZMOTOVLOG]

Hi good day it is posible only one bag with 30kg and 7kg is this okay thanks

[@Xtsy77]

As checked in baggage you can take 2 or more bags for that 30 kg, that means u can split that 30kg into 15kg/ 15kg, but in cabin only 1 bag of 7kg is allowed for economy class and this is applicable for the Value Fare Class. If you have booked your ticket in Value then this is the baggage policy..you can cross check all the information in the Etihad website itself.

[@MuhammadAdeel-cx3kg]

Great videos once again, I always follow your advice with all my flight bookings I love all you channels, even the Oskar and Dan channel

[@NonstopDan]

Thanks so much!

[@declan-v6h]

You need to try Qantas again and Vistra

[@travissubuaymanga8456]

Could you fly JAL's subsidary, ZIPAIR.

[@r3m_2m]

Business Class on the A320 still has IFE

[@beezelyparker9695]

You got lucky being on an empty flight . Would love your review on a full flight over seven hours in economy .

[@richardfelixgoncalves1641]

Incredibly achievable for all certainty this is proof of credit card points and nothing more, while that was not enough a good lunch or dinner that was great, more so than it seems It was very great. More Boeing 737-10 and the route my boy very interesting.

[@dannyalex7152]

Etihad Airways A380 review incoming??

[@lokisooguna]

i think he made one already so think he might not make it again IDK

[@nicolomanica]

Your course is amazing! I just booked a Business flight for the same price as Economy!!!!

[@NonstopDan]

That’s AWESOME🙌

[@lukaszjaskulski5818]

If the legroom isnt Ryanair or Vietjet air its fine