AUH Midfield Terminal and EY Lounge plans?

[jase05]

Will be there in March so keen to see what it’s like

 

[Radio8tiv]

I’ll be there in the end of December, hopefully it does open in November, checking my booking still show T3 will be keeping an eye on it and see if it changes to Terminal A

 

[AIRwin]

I’ll be there in the end of December, hopefully it does open in November, checking my booking still show T3 will be keeping an eye on it and see if it changes to Terminal A

Opening on 1 November:

Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Terminal A to open on 1 November 2023

Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal A will begin operations on 1 November 2023 bringing a major increase to passenger capacity in Abu Dhabi and strengthening the emirate’s standing as a global aviation hub.

www.mediaoffice.abudhabi

 

[clifford]

Opening on 1 November:

I'll be there on that date and expect it to be a complete shambles.

 

[AIRwin]

I'll be there on that date and expect it to be a complete shambles.

Inshallah!

 

[jase05]

I'll be there on that date and expect it to be a complete shambles.

Etihad aren’t moving in until November 9th for some flights and all flights should be moved over by November 14th

 

[clifford]

Etihad aren’t moving in until November 9th for some flights and all flights should be moved over by November 14th

Ah yes. But I'll also be there on 8/9 November, so a double whammy.

 

[AIRwin]

But I'll also be there on 8/9 November, so a double whammy.

Abu Dhabi airport advises travellers to check terminals as it prepares to move

Terminal A is ready to welcome passengers within days

www.thenationalnews.com

 

[AIRwin]

New airport name!

Under the directives of the UAE President Abu Dhabi International Airport to be renamed Zayed International Airport, New official name to take effect in February 2024

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has issued directives to rename Abu Dhabi International Airport. The new official name, Zayed International Airport

www.mediaoffice.abudhabi

 

[SYD]

Some teasers here on the new lounge arrangements.

First look: Etihad’s new Abu Dhabi first, business class lounges

Exclusive check-in areas, a chic salon and spa, and private relaxation rooms await at Etihad’s newest Abu Dhabi hub.

www.executivetraveller.com

 

[Thibault]

Looks like EY Silvers will now have access to the proper EY J lounge at AUH Terminal A.
Unsure if it's temporary or permanent - it has been updated on Etihad's lounge page and Etihad Guest's pages.

 

[stm1sydney]

As a VA WP, I can't wait to visit the new EY F lounge!

 

[SYD]

As a VA WP, I can't wait to visit the new EY F lounge!

I suspect I never will - despite starting this thread!

My VA WP status has long gone…. I’ve not stepped foot on a VA plane since mid 2019 (change of work). But I had hoped to check it out long before then or pass through using points since. But then I also shifted half of my VA points to SQ to hedge my bets ahead of the impending collapse…

 

[TMP]

Cannot wait to check out the First lounge when travelling through as a WP in December

 

[clifford]

I'll be there on that date and expect it to be a complete shambles.

Just as a postscript, it wasn't a shambles at all, as nothing had moved to the new terminal, and the old first class lounge was its usual pleasant quiet self...

 

[TMP]

Visited the new F lounge last weekend while transiting between MEL and LHR.

Outstanding lounge. May have been the time of day - 0500-0700 - but there were only about 6 of us in the space.

Shower suite much appreciated, as was the a la carte dining menu. Amusing when the attendant asked me how I'd like the salmon on my eggs benedict cooked. My reply "smoked, or very very well done"

The space is beautiful.





Direct boarding from the level below straight onto the A380 to LHR.