I flew with Etihad business Zurich to Kuala Lumpur in Nov this year. I enjoyed the flight a lot and I have no complains whatsoever with the crew. The meals were great, the drinks as well. The inflight service was very good. My seat facing forward was comfortable. The only issue I had was the Abu Dhabi business lounge, it was full to the top and only a few seats were comfortable.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@christao408 Жыл бұрын
Always appreciate your honest reviews. Keep them coming please.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
They're not stopping! I have 140+ videos in queue 😉 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@GuillermoGomezGG1959 Жыл бұрын
Kevin, I worked in Dubai for 4 years, DXB and EK, were the airport and airline of choice. A couple of times I traveled out of AUH… really bad to say the least. As usual I love your video and review. I used enjoyed premium cabins without babies… the golden aviation days are over. Phillip Gachet (EK Product Guru) would enjoy your points of view. Please whenever able you must take a ride on EK. Happy Landing’s GG
@tfft Жыл бұрын
If nothing else comes along, I'm hellbent on at the very least taking EK on their BKK-HKG route next year. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@russellgray1426 Жыл бұрын
Next time you ‘chase the shadow’, could you let us know who won? 🤣🤣🤣
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Oh, I always win 😊
@brilliantbutblue Жыл бұрын
"Raw fermented horsemilk" as you do. At this point, I'm enjoying your humour more than the trip report 😁
@tfft Жыл бұрын
😂 I stand firm on that horse milk preference.
@tiejohn Жыл бұрын
Thank You for this frank and very honest review !!! It refreshing for someone to tell the truth instead of just mentioning the good and nothing about the bad !!!
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for watching 🙏🏻
@brilliantbutblue Жыл бұрын
I wanted to add a little update. Recently watched an Etihad review (let's just call it a promotion at this point) by Tiezheng. l won't mention the channel name deliberately. Anyway, he stated that "Etihad have a strict filming policy," and because of this (he is a resident of UAE), he requested to film on board prior to boarding. Of COURSE, this was granted, and with it came all the VIP treatment, priority boarding to get all the best angles, extra attentive cabin crew attending to him, fun hang outs in the galley Sam style with attractive FA and the list goes on. He still tried to add some "constructive criticism" about the food or whatever, but overall, it was in no way a true representation of what the regular passenger would experience. The reason l mentioned it is because of your HONEST content, watching that particular video was a stark contrast to your experiences, and while the content creator is very funny, the video just showed that unsponsored content is rare so keep up the great work Kevin 👌
@tfft Жыл бұрын
If you wanna mention the channel name just so I can see (I track a lot of channels) I'll be happy to delete your comment after I see it 😊
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Ahhhh wait wait wait, I know already haha. He had such an extended break that he was out of mind. But yeah, VV is one of my favorites and an inspiration for transitioning to narrated videos early on on my channel.
@brilliantbutblue Жыл бұрын
@The Flip Flop Traveller : Yes, it's VV he is hilarious and narrates his channel brilliantly, but the red carpet rollout is obvious.👍
@GenAvAviation3 ай бұрын
Kevin, I'm sure you know the Midfield Terminal has now been open for a couple of months, so I'd love to see you do a review out of there! I haven't personally visited any Etihad lounges there, though I have been to the (currently) only Priority Pass lounge there, the Pearl Lounge, which is a bit disappointing imo. However I did visit the Business Lounge in the old terminal a few times and I have to say I didn't find it too bad, though it was never too crowded when I went. Now that their airport has been elevated to the level of their competitors, I think Etihad truly has a golden opportunity to re-emerge as a powerful force once again in the Middle East; however time will tell. I have them booked from Muscat to Spain this summer and find they offer lower fares than many competitors save Turkish and have a solid hard product on their 787 to compliment the amazing airport
@tfft3 ай бұрын
Yup, been there twice, two videos in the pipeline.
@GenAvAviation3 ай бұрын
@@tfft awesome can’t wait
@denisesommer-roque3169 Жыл бұрын
Another very informative, but also very entertaining video! Some remarks made me laugh out loud 😂 Can’t wait for the next one, thank you for all your hard work 🙏🏼
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks as always for watching, hope you’re enjoying your trip!
@kayejust Жыл бұрын
I recently flew Frankfurt to Singapore via AD & i didn't actually think the business class price was worth it. Seat cushioning was thin & uncomfortable & I almost feel that since Covid standards have lowered for business class.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@kassio68 Жыл бұрын
I just transited Abu Dhabi from Zurich to Kuala Lumpur. My impressions from the messy airport are exactly the same as you mentioned. I also agree with your description of the business class seat. Odd was also the lack of privacy, compared to other business classes. The food I had was quite good, especially the "sambal sea bass" I had on the way to KL was one of the best airline dishes I ever had. disappointing is the wine selection; it shows clearly the fundamental problem of Etihad: they try to be a premium boutique airline, but they economise so much that pretension and reality still produce a visible gap.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@treckerdude Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the honest review of Etihad. Like Emirates, I always assumed Etihad provided a similar high level of service-so thanks for the heads-up on their mediocre, at best, service offered both at their Abu Dhabi hub and on-board. Once again, another great video but since you DO request feedback on how to improve your videos-here's mine : it would be great if you can either reformat that disclaimer or get rid of it all together. Having said that, you do create honest, informative and entertaining content so please keep them coming - Thanks !!
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Sure, this was just the first iteration of the disclaimer- it will certainly evolve overtime, but I edit 8 videos at a time, so you’ll see it a couple more times before it changes 😊 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@treckerdude Жыл бұрын
@@tfft .....and thank you for responding sir !. Looking forward to seeing 'em !
@carolinelane9599 Жыл бұрын
Never assume lol. I have never been so disappointed as I was flying Emirates BC. Cold food on 2 flights. A380 felt like you were on a conveyor belt when doing service. 777 config is not acceptable in today's BC. In 2 months I took a number of BC flights and this was how I found them. Qantas came out on top. I was surprised if I'm honest. They cop it big time in Australia. Great food, seat food. Turkish - Amazing. Flip of coin between them and Qantas. Emirates as per my comments. Singapore Airlines A350 - Seats were the most uncomfortable seat I've been on. We fly BC to get sleep. Not in these seats. Food just ok. Staff were robotic and aloof. I was shocked by how it turned out. Pre covid I loved Malaysisan and Garuda. Everything is always good and on point. But still not as good as Qantas or Turkish.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
@carolinelane9599 To each their own- the SQ seat is one of my favorites and one of the two seats I’ve ever flown on that I can sleep properly on haha.
@carolinelane9599 Жыл бұрын
@@tfft Yep. We are all different. Enjoy your videos.
@TraverseFlightReview Жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing! And I agree. Every time I fly through AUH, I'm baffled by their mediocre lounge filled to brim with couch sleepers especially in the later evening... I don't think we can expect any progress until that terminal issue is sorted which is a shame😬
@bernardtan3639 Жыл бұрын
Thank You for sharing this video with your honest informative feedbacks.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@GlennTedja Жыл бұрын
The way the video opens with "Etihad’ s Abu Dhabi hub sucks" cracked me up 🤣🤣🤣
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I try 😂 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@thesupremetavi Жыл бұрын
Any way you could show how you were able to get cost you did? Seems like a great value and would LOVE to know any tips you have to get best price?
@tfft Жыл бұрын
This is a topic that I will cover in detail in the coming months on my Patreon page- so to be fair to my Patrons, I will keep the details in that post. The simple answer is, do some research every single day, even if you don't know where you want to go yet- just so you can understand the price trends and baselines. Then when a deal comes along you'll know how good of a deal it really is. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@duncant3894 Жыл бұрын
Pick a low income country to start from..like Cairo or Jakarta airports.
@saf2617 Жыл бұрын
So great reviews and excellent videos. Underrated
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@GenkisTravels Жыл бұрын
Great video. Good to know how crowded Abu Dhabi can be, I flew Etihad next month.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@thepointsflyer Жыл бұрын
I agree the airport needs to be improved, although the new terminal is finished I'm not completely sure if its gonna be open anytime soon. As it's been more the 90% complete since 2019.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@beyondmoneybusiness Жыл бұрын
Great video again, I do like you say how you see it. It like having a chat in the pub.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@khaledfrance9513 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that!
@mcfarofinha1349 ай бұрын
I lived in abu dhabi for six years until around 2013 and find it hilarious how little the airport has changed. Knowing how long it takes to build anything over there, by the time the new terminal opens, I will be dead
@tfft9 ай бұрын
The new terminal is open already. Are you speaking from the grave? 😅
@well-blazeredman6187 Жыл бұрын
I see that Etihad's CEO is moving on, after quite a short stint at the helm.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I reckon 5 years with Covid in there counts for at least 10 years tenure lol. What he’s done with Etihad over the past few years though does make a transition to RIA for him a semi-logical next step.
@oreotcat Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video as always! Funny, you have no discernible accent at all except when you say "water" and it's NJ (or vicinity) all the way. My family is from Jersey so I'm familiar 😂
@tfft Жыл бұрын
The neutralization likely has to do with living in Asia for 10 years. As for NJ, yes... and ironic you guessed it becuase of "water" since I've had multiple (probably 20) people over the years insist I was from Philly bc of my "r" in "water" haha. Thanks for watching 🩴
@wustachemax Жыл бұрын
Excellent review. I fully agree the AUH hub and it's business lounge is awful. It's literally the same terminal I transited through as a 5 year old.. 30 years ago! For a layover longer than 3 hours I think adding 100 usd to upgrade to the first class lounge might almost be worth it.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
To be honest I had no idea about the lounge upgrade potential. I would have gone that route for sure. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@ingerocher4469 Жыл бұрын
Hi, Thank you for the video. Can I ask 2 questions though? Can the seat recline at all? And in order to lie flat, do you have to get up first?
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Yes and no. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@marcambouphaure Жыл бұрын
Great video as always 👍
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@vincentvanderbilt5598 Жыл бұрын
Hey, have a quick question, would like to know if there are any working space/station in terminal 1 or 3?
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Like besides the lounges? Perhaps, but the terminals get over crowded VERY easily. Not a great palce to get work done. Thanks for watching 🩴
@BlakelyPete Жыл бұрын
It’s Oct. 10 here in the Seattle area and there are no videos posted since this one. What’s up? Emergency?
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Posted about it on the community tab. Covid related problems in my traveling group. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@nadifputra787 Жыл бұрын
The new AUH terminal is likely to be open on December 2nd 2023 during the UAE National Day
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I’ve heard it reported but still waiting for official confirmation. I do really hope it’s true. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@baliwalknshops1517 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for video
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@gunvaldsandhaland7757 Жыл бұрын
Dont like these Busines class seats.Great work
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@ianmounstephen3403 Жыл бұрын
Move over Sam Chui. The best flight reviewer has emerged...
@tfft Жыл бұрын
😅 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@chrisj302 Жыл бұрын
I had a better experience than you did. I flew their A350-1000 business class and it was just awesome. On par with Qatar. Agree with you about AUH lounge though.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@DanilotheMD Жыл бұрын
I still don't get the "Budget Luxury" title on the thumbnail. Was the ticket literally cheap or did the reviewer feel shortchanged for the amount he paid which would mean the price was not worth it? I agree with the sentiments about AUH having transitted there 10x in the past year. This is hardly within Etihad's control and shouldn't be scored against the airline (or any airline in future reviews). Comprehensive trip report by the way. Keep up the good work.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
The exact fare that I paid is in the description (as with all of my videos). I will allow you to make your own conclusions about "Budget Luxury"... for me, it's a nice (not great) experience with a lower fare. As for the airport, Etihad is 100% owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is the sole operator of Abu Dhabi International Airport. ADAC is 100% owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi. So, yes- the airport's condition (and surely Etihad's Lounge) and the airline are related. For future reviews, if the airline is the sole operator of the terminal (a la BA at JFK T7) or the airline and the airport have the exact same owner, it's more than fair to consider the airport/facility in the score. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@shabirhussain4719 Жыл бұрын
Please feature economy class trips more often
@tfft Жыл бұрын
If you watch my “best of 2022” trip reports video, I say exactly how many economy reports are coming this year 😉
@crosswired9 Жыл бұрын
I sware that guy tripped in the tan coming from the right.. 2:08
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Oh he did. Didn’t even need to look to know who you’re talking about haha.
@crosswired9 Жыл бұрын
@@tfft keep up the great work!
@awac2 Жыл бұрын
Harsh score for Etihad... I've flown with them a lot and their terminal in Abu Dhabi and their lounge there is my biggest complaint about them. They need to open their new terminal asap for sure!
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Hopefully! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@franciskt4171 Жыл бұрын
Another good vlog with sincere comments...
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@khaledfrance9513 Жыл бұрын
Nice ❤❤❤❤❤
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@davehayes6806 Жыл бұрын
What do you use for a camera? (Happy to use your Affiliate link if you have one)
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Primarily iPhones. Everything I use and travel with is in my Amazon Storefront. www.amazon.com/shop/theflipfloptraveller
@treckerdude Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for the support 🙏🏻
@SB-sj4uz Жыл бұрын
I love Abu Dhabi airport due to its smaller size. Rather that than a massive unwieldy terminal.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@animeshdhar Жыл бұрын
The air hostess must have taken a liking to you
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@pmarmify Жыл бұрын
do you know how wheel chair users get up the airplane stairs?
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Not sure about this specific flight/airport. But generally with stairs at the door, they'll be lifted up to door 1R with a Handicap truck- similar to a catering truck that raises up to the level of the plane. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@pmarmify Жыл бұрын
@@tfft thank you
@upuldhanushkagajanayake2719 Жыл бұрын
1000 th like by me
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@upuldhanushkagajanayake2719 Жыл бұрын
@@tfft welcome🥰
@usamasandhu2412 Жыл бұрын
Great video nice capture Good job
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@karlmartin3321 Жыл бұрын
You do a very good job 👍.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@wp8639 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic description of the boiling urinal. I mean the way you described it made me feel like I was actually there! Anyways, are you still planning to go to Hong Kong now that they are easing the quarantine requirements? I was born there and I still keep track of HK news. Personally, I won't suggest going there. There are just way too many better places to visit in South Asia. Maybe the Flight Attendant found you attractive and that's why she got closed to you? :-)
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Sure I still plan to go- I posted about it on the community tab a few days ago. Just trying to find times to fit it and Taiwan into existing itineraries. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@wp8639 Жыл бұрын
@@tfft Never been to Taiwan but I heard better things since many HK travel shows always recommend Taiwan.
@colinrenfrew48 Жыл бұрын
Wow…I’m getting sensory overload…the food, the urinals, the crew…..dog rough! Nonetheless, a great video.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Yupp, I'd say that's a good way to describe the experience haha. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@brilliantbutblue Жыл бұрын
"Families with 14 or more carry-ons" 😭😭😭😭
@tfft Жыл бұрын
This one was true tho 😅
@brilliantbutblue Жыл бұрын
"Passenger punishment lounge" 🤣🤣🤣
@tfft Жыл бұрын
😂
@Dare-ik_Ryze Жыл бұрын
Hello mr flip flop =>>
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋🏻 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@Dare-ik_Ryze Жыл бұрын
@@tfft youre welcome. My pleasure.
@Gsydney83 Жыл бұрын
What could have happened to that Male Cabin Crew who was to "take care of you"..?? 🤔 Could he have been offloaded due script mistakes, standards non compliance or ...?? Mmmm... Would be interesting to know... 🤔
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@gilbydog7350 Жыл бұрын
That Steak Sandwich looked awful. Amazing they haven't yet moved out of that overcrowded hub airport, I haven't flown Etihad for a while and I had assumed it had already happened.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I think the rest of the world assumed the same 😂 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@markfellows74 Жыл бұрын
Hmm appears as though Etihad have some catching up to do in comparison to Qatar and Emirates.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Oh, they've always been pretty far behind those two haha. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@Akshaydeepjain Жыл бұрын
0:29 which place is this?
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Mandarin Oriental Singapore
@stanislavkarelsousek5977 Жыл бұрын
The original flight attendant may also have tested positive for alcohol or drugs, as this would immediately lead to a deboarding and write up or firing.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Perhaps. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@Corrosionchemist Жыл бұрын
I like your straightforward and honest reviews! But honestly, since you arrived at 11 PM and had to hang around for about 3 or 4 hours, why not just pay a few dollars and pick out a nice luxury hotel and spend the night (or two) in Abu Dhabi. And then begin the delightful journey onward, including a visit to that fabulous steamy hot shower room! 😂
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I’d rather spend those few dollars at the destination 😂. Some years ago I did do a stopover in Abu Dhabi with the free Etihad night and it was nice, but not necessary again. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@cAse332ti Жыл бұрын
Good lord, that steak sandwich looked awful...🤮 Thanks for your review, anyway! 😄
@tfft Жыл бұрын
At least the lighting was good 😂 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@undisgraziato Жыл бұрын
Seems like you might need an assistant 😊
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I mean, yeah that would be nice… but why? 😂
@undisgraziato Жыл бұрын
@@tfft it was regarding your statement about not wanting to leave your bag in the lounge. 😂
@clausbrenk4684 Жыл бұрын
Transfer in abu Dhabi sucks big time the lounge overcrowed
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@gtrr3246 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Save me the points/$ from redeeming on ETIHAD.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@mariavandenbosch2723 Жыл бұрын
To many buts for the "Number 1 airline"
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Who said they’re the number one airline? 😂
@mariavandenbosch2723 Жыл бұрын
@@tfft couple of days ago by the 2022 World Airline Awards
@barshaupreti7234 Жыл бұрын
@@tfft if u can't be nice don't be rude either..so much bad thinking
@nininuti Жыл бұрын
Dude, I like the variety of your reviews. But: 1) they always feel rushed, I mean they are too short. 2) very frequently, you sound quite spoiled. Just my honest opinion.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I'm curious how one could possibly sound humble while critiquing business/first class flights and luxury resorts lol, it is what it is. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻