Etihad flight details. Review on Etihad Airways

LONDON GATWICK - ABU DHABI

On May 23rd 2005 I took a flight from London Gatwick - Abu Dhabi on EY308. It was the best flight I have ever flown in! Our departing time was 11am and we actually left 10 minutes early! The passenger load was only 40 people out of 225 the plane can handle. Very roomy. Only 1 person in Diamond class and the rest in coral. Pre-flight drinks and hot towels were an added bonus. Water was then handed out just before departure. As soon as the crew could they were there with the drinks trolley. Todays flight was on an Airbus A330-200. No personal IFE system but drop down screens still very good. The menu was then handed out choice of

Appetiser

Baby shrimps with zucchini salad

marinated baby shrimp, with dill in a zucchini salad

Main Course

Fillet of Hoki in black bean source(signature dish)

or

Arabian Lamb Machbous

or

Chinese Stir-fry noodles with vegtables

Dessert

Chocolate Alcazar

rich chocolate slice,served with rasberry coulis

Bread Rolls and Butter

Beverages

Tea, Brazilian coffee or hot Chocolate

After the meal was served a third set of drinks was offered and then duty frees. After that cheese bites. We were then instructed to press the service button if we needed anything. Movies on this flight were

In good company

Racing Stripes

Hide and seek

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Also after ever movie there was an update of location and time etc to destination

About 2 hours before landing we were offered Tea refreshments and beverages. Which were sandwiches and beverages. Before landing the FA's offered ever one some water. We touched down on time. Exited the plane to a very full airport, surprised to find that my case was the first off and no waiting for anyone! Overall a very good flight I don't know why other people moan about them. As a newish airline they are doing very well. Just a few more aircraft and destinations they will be on a league with Qatar and Emirates. Etihad airways anyday!

By - Matthew Yeates