Speculation that Etihad Airways will one day join the Star Alliance has bubbled on and off for several years. One reason for the persistence of the rumour is that Star Alliance is the only airline… Read More »Three reasons Etihad should join the Star Alliance
This is a collection of best bits and bobs on travel from around the internet I have read over the last week. Staycation goals. Adventure start-up CAMPR will now set you up with a secret… Read More »Bits – secret camping in the UAE, a speakeasy at JFK, vegan cuisine at 30,000 feet
This post provides a step-by-step guide to booking hotels using Etihad Guest Miles. I doubt I am the only expat in the UAE surprised to discover that COVID-19 lockdowns have been kind to our miles-and-points… Read More »Use Etihad Guest miles to book your next hotel – A step by step guide
This post includes everything you need to know about Etihad Airways COVID-19 policies if you are planning a trip to, from or through Abu Dhabi any time soon. Abu Dhabi is getting ready to welcome… Read More »What are Etihad’s current COVID-19 policies?
COVID-19 may be decimating the airline industry but, Abu Dhabi will be home to not one but two new airlines in 2020. However, one of those two has now delayed their launch for a second… Read More »Abu Dhabi about to gain non-stop flights to five new destinations
My friend Andrew lives in the Doha with his wife and two young kids. With no clear end in sight to lockdown and homeschooling, they decided to bite the bullet and head to Europe to… Read More »What is it like to fly with kids during COVID-19? (Guest post)
The Port of Beirut explosion on 4th August 2020 caused 181 fatalities and 6,000 injuries. At least 300,000 people have also been made homeless. With between $10-15 billion USD in damage done to the city,… Read More »Send love to Beirut with Skywards and Etihad Guest donations
UPDATE: Emirates and flydubai are now providing passengers who book travel by 31 March 2021 with free multi‑risk travel insurance, including cover for COVID‑19. Airlines are taking all sorts of steps to convince travellers it… Read More »Afraid to fly? Emirates is the first to offer free COVID-19 cover on all bookings
Luxury pyjamas are so last year in the world of premium inflight amenities. COVID-19 has made face masks the new must-have item. Etihad appears to have set the bar with the launch of a new… Read More »Face masks are the new must-have inflight amenity
Emirates Islamic has launched a set of four new Etihad Guest co-branded credit cards. Of the four, the Premium version is likely to be of most interest to expats living in the UAE. The Emirates… Read More »Four reasons to love the Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Premium card
