goldfishinabowl
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SORRY I POSTED THIS IN THE 'ASK VELOCITY' AREA - COULD A MODERATOR PLEASE MOVE IT?
VA Gold here just back from flying Etihad Melbourne to Abu Dhabi and Alitalia onward to Milan (and back). I've got to say, Etihad have their work cut out with Alitalia.
The economy seats seem to be designed by somebody who has no idea about the shape of the human body. The seat backs away from you at just the point that your back curves in. Then the headrest protrudes so much that you have to have your head jutting forward in just the way the physio tells you that you need to avoid when using the computer etc.
The business cabin appeared completely empty on both legs.
The economy cabin was full on the way there and half full on the way back.
The staff were absolutely hopeless. There appeared to be about fourteen or so of them. There were very many, anyway. But they were rarely to be seen unless you nipped to the galley at the back, where you would find them all sitting around in a big circle having a chin wag. The ventilation on their model of 777 is absolutely terrible, particularly at the front of the economy cabin. Not only was the air foul, the food was too (carb galore).
And no recognition for VA status holders (although that's normal I suppose, but how come I'm allowed to use the Lounge in Abu Dhabi airport before my AZ flight but not in Milan?). So I used the Priority Pass Lounge in Milan which has to be one of the worst ever. No windows, every sort of uncomfortable chair possible - lots of those tub chairs that seem designed for people with extra long thighs but short calves. No shower. Awkward toilets. No hot meals, just foul sandwiches.
Anyone else want to share their AZ experience?
Edit: I should add that Etihad is getting better and better. The staff seem much warmer than they used to be, super attentive (although there still could be more water runs) and friendly. The seats, while 10 across on the 777 (squishy) are at least actually quite easy to get comfy in. The uniforms are just fab.
VA Gold here just back from flying Etihad Melbourne to Abu Dhabi and Alitalia onward to Milan (and back). I've got to say, Etihad have their work cut out with Alitalia.
The economy seats seem to be designed by somebody who has no idea about the shape of the human body. The seat backs away from you at just the point that your back curves in. Then the headrest protrudes so much that you have to have your head jutting forward in just the way the physio tells you that you need to avoid when using the computer etc.
The business cabin appeared completely empty on both legs.
The economy cabin was full on the way there and half full on the way back.
The staff were absolutely hopeless. There appeared to be about fourteen or so of them. There were very many, anyway. But they were rarely to be seen unless you nipped to the galley at the back, where you would find them all sitting around in a big circle having a chin wag. The ventilation on their model of 777 is absolutely terrible, particularly at the front of the economy cabin. Not only was the air foul, the food was too (carb galore).
And no recognition for VA status holders (although that's normal I suppose, but how come I'm allowed to use the Lounge in Abu Dhabi airport before my AZ flight but not in Milan?). So I used the Priority Pass Lounge in Milan which has to be one of the worst ever. No windows, every sort of uncomfortable chair possible - lots of those tub chairs that seem designed for people with extra long thighs but short calves. No shower. Awkward toilets. No hot meals, just foul sandwiches.
Anyone else want to share their AZ experience?
Edit: I should add that Etihad is getting better and better. The staff seem much warmer than they used to be, super attentive (although there still could be more water runs) and friendly. The seats, while 10 across on the 777 (squishy) are at least actually quite easy to get comfy in. The uniforms are just fab.
