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I'd say you should book it. as you seem to have a high tolerance to risk.

YES. Just look at FR24.

Etihad has just updated its cancellation policy to allow full refunds on revenue tickets issued before 29 Feb for flights up to 31 March. This brings it more into line with EK. https://www.etihad.com/en-ae/help This is good news, as it should now allow me to get a full refund for my EY...

Maybe so, but they (the Govt) don't care (baby out with the bath water), as the only thing they want to do is show how tough they are on immigration. Just look at the opinion polls over there and you'll get a feel for what's going on. Yes, I know.

It's going down (for now), thankfully. The traders have seen the light....

Yes, that's fine, but what I mean is that everyone could just walk away from what they have "committed" to, if it doesn't pan out how they might have hoped. Committed in my mind suggests legally binding rather than just a proposal. There's nothing to stop these players from just walking away AFAIK.

Sounds like an excuse for what they were already planning to do.

Sounds good, but no one is committed to putting any flights there. Seems possible that the white elephant may be getting whiter.

Travel has taught me to be vigilant and to expect poor service from anyone I'm dealing with in that industry. If it turns out not to be the case in a particular instance, I'm quite relieved and thank the person I'm dealing with. Of course, I don't thank bots.

Sorry, but I avoid dry airlines on principle, as I avoid dry countries.

Fair enough, but where are the pastures greener in your view.

But that doesn't actually seem to be the case. EK and EY are pressing on regardless, so that they and their masters can say all is normal, please fly with us and come to our country. I really do hope that this myth isn't rudely exposed by loss of life of airline pax.

I don't think so. It's not the Qantas way (unless they throw in some other unrealistic hurdles).

That's sound advice and basically what I'm doing. I have an EY J ticket to MXP in a couple of weeks time and have decided not to fly it at all. Too many risks IMO. I have decided to stay in Oz for the time being and leave any International trips for at least a couple of months to see how it...

I've flown AI business a couple of times (DEL-LHR) and found it to be completely awful. Of course, this was several years ago, but from what I read, it hasn't improved. From my experience flying AI and getting into and out of India, I'll never go there again, or fly another Indian airline. And...

Never let a good opportunity go by...

And the reputation of the UAE being a safe and reliable haven in the ME. The Emiratis don't want that to be exposed, so showing business as usual lets the world know that the UAE is a safe and reliable place to do business. Unfortunately, they didn't get Iran onside with that. BTW, I didn't...

Definitely I might imagine.

You're 100% right. Even coming close to an aircraft which is empty should be enough to close an airport. But not in the UAE. They don't want to lose their revenue, but they may lose their credibility. But drones and missiles are currently being directed towards Dubai as we speak. How safe can...

If it were me (and it has been and will be several times), I'd stay at the Savoy, a few minutes more walking down Newport Blvd after you exit the Runway (of course, if you're walking averse, then the Belmont's fine). I just prefer the Savoy. Getting to/from T1/T3, don't faff around, just get a...