barbaitch Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 A friend pointed out to me that they are still 6th in the world or something like that. So i'm sure i'll get there in one piece and it'll be fine. Plus I cant exactly complain with the price they are coming in at. I was just surprised at some of the reviews and I wondered if they were worse than I thought. Tbh if I wasn't thinking of a stopover then i'd probably just pay the £50 extra for Singapore airlines but I looked into the stopover with them and it was quite a lot more expensive to do it. Etihad comes across to me as a good airline, according to tv ads. I'd say don't worry about the comments you've read online, stacey. I felt the same about Emirates after we'd booked and paid for our tickets a few months ago. I had a look at one of those websites that give ratings for all the airlines, and was quite downhearted when I read one negative comment after another about Emirates Economy. BUT - and this is the bit I want you to take on board - our own personal experience of Emirates Economy two months ago was truly EXCELLENT!! We've flown with many different airlines over the years and I can honestly say that Emirates' air-crew were the friendliest, most approachable of any we've ever known. Very friendly indeed, and that makes a heap of difference on long-haul flights, as far as we're concerned. Unfortunately, it's been a great many years since we've flown with our own country's national airline, British Airways, mostly because the cabin crew were so 'remote' and 'unapproachable'. Qantas were not much better, although I must say Cathay, Singapore Airlines and MAS were nice and friendly. However, for us, Emirates comes top of the list, and we'll definitely fly with them again. My theory about all the negative comments is that rival airlines are adding all these negative comments to the various forums for people like you and me to read, so we don't fly with them! Go with your gut feeling, Stace. I'm sure you'll have a lovely flight with Etihad!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbaitch Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Yes, in my experience, Emirates' flight-change times are much quicker than all other airlines we've flown with. Only 2 hours in Dubai a couple of months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share Posted June 28, 2015 Yeah when I looked at Emirates it's only 90 mins in Dubai. But it's over £700 just for a single. £1017 for a return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Yes, in my experience, Emirates' flight-change times are much quicker than all other airlines we've flown with. Only 2 hours in Dubai a couple of months ago. British airways has the shortest flight time Syd/Lhr. return, goes via Singapore BA 016/015 flying time 22hrs or + 30 mins. return flt, price showing cheaper than Etihad and Emirates and Singapore for August. Not that I am a great fan, but value for money and flight time, think daughter will book on them via best jet, cheaper at the moment than booking direst with BA or get flt centre to match price. Check sky scanner etc.for best prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskayleigh Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Haha we would get to australia refreshed but very very skint :laugh: Very true :laugh:. Tried to convince my stepdad to pay for business class for me tonight... he laughed in my face lol. I'm not the spoiled type haha :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 British airways has the shortest flight time Syd/Lhr. return, goes via Singapore BA 016/015 flying time 22hrs or + 30 mins. return flt, price showing cheaper than Etihad and Emirates and Singapore for August.Not that I am a great fan, but value for money and flight time, think daughter will book on them via best jet, cheaper at the moment than booking direst with BA or get flt centre to match price. Check sky scanner etc.for best prices. sorry several others similar flt time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainR Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 sorry several others similar flt time Similar but the BA flight is shortest for the reasons I gave above, Google great circles and consider this flight is the most direct with a fuel stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 It is a long flight whatever airline you chose and wouldn't make much of an issue on the carrier. All much of a muchness. Etihad or Emirates are all fine. Qatar is the latest to fly to Perth but not flown them. Thought you wanted to stop over in Asia though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Similar but the BA flight is shortest for the reasons I gave above, Google great circles and consider this flight is the most direct with a fuel stop. Yes I 'm not arguing with you, sure you are right, my husband would know, and because of what you wrote my daughter is intending to book BA, just looking at other flights some are fairly similar, and knowing PIO, someone was bound to make a comment which is why I wrote similar not the same, as price can make the end decision Having said that BA is coming up at least $100 cheaper. at the moment for August. Hope she books it quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcworld Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Similar but the BA flight is shortest for the reasons I gave above, Google great circles and consider this flight is the most direct with a fuel stop. Great circle doesn't really come into it if you are comparing SYD-SIN-LHR on BA and SYD-SIN-LHR on SQ! The latter seems 10 mins longer at its shortest, presumably because the arrival time into LHR is at a busier time of day. For LHR-SYD it seems that MH offers the shortest flight time for dates I looked at...in reality the minimum connecting time (MCT) and frequency at airline at transit airports is probably a greater factor than great circle. Edited June 29, 2015 by bcworld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthomas010 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 As others have said - there's not a lot in it between all the main airlines. Once your on board it's difficult to tell the difference. That Singapore flight goes via London. I'd avoid it if you can. Why add in another stop, more waiting in airports, more boredom lol. As for stopping on the way there - I thought you wanted to save money? Singapore is expensive. Before you decide on a stopover check out hotel prices, airport transfer costs, etc. When I first went to Aus we done a two night stop in Bangkok. Honestly - the first day was a complete waste. We were all jet lagged and slept until late afternoon. Even the second day we planned a city tour before the flight but no... Once again jet lag kicked in and we just slept. If you aren't used to travelling long haul, it can be a killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Don't know whether it's been mentioned, but watch out for the flights that say 'one stop' which is the main stop, but some include a 'technical stop' which is only advertised in very small hard to find print! Made that mistake in February, when the technical (refuelling) stop was in Singapore, and lasted longer than the main stop in UAE. Went back to Oz again in April and double/tripled checked and was lucky to get the most direct 'true one stop'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 As others have said - there's not a lot in it between all the main airlines. Once your on board it's difficult to tell the difference. That Singapore flight goes via London. I'd avoid it if you can. Why add in another stop, more waiting in airports, more boredom lol. As for stopping on the way there - I thought you wanted to save money? Singapore is expensive. Before you decide on a stopover check out hotel prices, airport transfer costs, etc. When I first went to Aus we done a two night stop in Bangkok. Honestly - the first day was a complete waste. We were all jet lagged and slept until late afternoon. Even the second day we planned a city tour before the flight but no... Once again jet lag kicked in and we just slept. If you aren't used to travelling long haul, it can be a killer. if I do the stopover then it was cheap and I've already researched the costs. Have no interest in drinking there so was just going to see the sights but I'm starting to think maybe that's all I'll do is sleep too! Never travelled long haul before - longest was florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell123321 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Yeah when I looked at Emirates it's only 90 mins in Dubai. But it's over £700 just for a single. £1017 for a return Aww thats annoying I did Emirates in April for £710 return, with a short stopover in dubai (one way was 2 hours other was 90 minutes), but that was leaving from London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 Yeah sometimes it sucks living in scotland. I found a etihad return from november to April for £610. Shame it's not a bit longer lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jac2011 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 The new Etihad planes look amazing, make sure you try and get on one of them if you are booking them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJd2628 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 The new Etihad planes look amazing, make sure you try and get on one of them if you are booking them. I came back at start of June on one and it was the first time ever I've managed to get some decent sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 The new Etihad planes look amazing, make sure you try and get on one of them if you are booking them. ill have to research them. Are they only from london? The etihad flight from Edinburgh is just brand new apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jac2011 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 They started in London at the start of the year but have been expanding them throughout their entire range. The Etihad website has lots of info on them. Lots of video's on their facebook page. Feel like a plane stalker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 They started in London at the start of the year but have been expanding them throughout their entire range. The Etihad website has lots of info on them. Lots of video's on their facebook page. Feel like a plane stalker. Maybe they've used them on the new route then lol or maybe we're getting the old planes :laugh: I'll have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJd2628 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Maybe they've used them on the new route then lol or maybe we're getting the old planes :laugh: I'll have a look They currently only fly from London to Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi to Sydney and back again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 See!! We get the old planes lol. Not fair :laugh: I think I'll risk it and stay in scotland, can't be bothered travelling to london if I was going straight there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcworld Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 See!! We get the old planes lol. Not fair :laugh: Well Qatar flies the 787 to Edinburgh if you want the latest product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 £808 for a single with them. I think I'll just stick with the old plane and knock myself out with a few vodkas or wines :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthomas010 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 It makes me laugh that people expect economy in the 787 to be massive improvement on economy on a 777 ... It won't be. Economy is economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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