Author Topic: flying on Qatar, Emirates, and Etihad (Read 47796 times)

johndavidl · « **on:** May 07, 2013, 07:40:47 PM »

Has any frum prerson flown business class on Qatar, Emirates or Etihad to India and were you able to eat kosher and daven on the plane?

Thank you

Achas Veachas · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2013, 08:32:58 PM »

Yes. It has happened many times. No problems.

ual902 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 07, 2013, 08:37:21 PM »

Quote from: johndavidl on May 07, 2013, 07:40:47 PM

Has any frum prerson flown business class on Qatar, Emirates or Etihad to India and were you able to eat kosher and daven on the plane?

Thank you

I did, I flew KTM-AUH-JFK all on Etihad in First Class even stopped in AUH \ Dubai for Shabos, I wore my Yarmulka the entire flight, the INTERNATIONAL flight crew and flight attendants knew exactly my background, no problems, I did order Vegatarain though (That's cause of other issues I have with KSML being edible on certain routs and certain flights), the Private Chef in First Class was from Bondi Beach, Sydney and most of the flight attendents were from Asia and Europe.

Don't listen to the fear mongers!

mochada · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2013, 07:40:41 AM »

Quote from: johndavidl on May 07, 2013, 07:40:47 PM

Has any frum prerson flown business class on Qatar, Emirates or Etihad to India and were you able to eat kosher and daven on the plane?

Thank you

I believe AJK has flown on Etihad.

MEIR613 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2013, 07:46:30 AM »

Quote from: jagstangx on May 09, 2013, 07:40:41 AM

I believe AJK has flown on Etihad.

And Qatar.... IIRC

ual902 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 09, 2013, 08:34:11 AM »

I also have friends that flew on qatar in coach JFK DOH india and received KSML with smiles and even went into town during their long layover into DOH with their israeli stamps.

Achas Veachas · « **Reply #6 on:** May 09, 2013, 08:35:24 AM »

Quote from: jagstangx on May 09, 2013, 07:40:41 AM

I believe AJK has flown on Etihad.

i flew emirates through DXB not a problem, the FA showed me where I could Daven, I had Kosher food, Yarmulka Tzitzis, beard, the works.

dirah · « **Reply #7 on:** March 04, 2014, 07:22:52 AM »

I plan on flying economy with a family USA-UAE-Australia.
I have the choice of doing it on Emirates A380, or on Etihad 777.
Emirates is a bit more expensive.

Being that we will be taking two long haul flights back-to-back, comfort and good service is important to us.
So, I would appreciate if anyone with experience could weigh in and advise which is the better choice.
TIA

AJK · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2014, 12:54:55 PM »

Class matters.

(Heard it here first, gents.)

AJK · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2014, 12:55:28 PM »

Quote from: MEIR613 on May 09, 2013, 07:46:30 AM

And Qatar.... IIRC

A bit belated, but good memory

lcyitz · « **Reply #10 on:** March 04, 2014, 01:10:25 PM »

How do people daven on these long flights?

AJK · « **Reply #11 on:** March 04, 2014, 01:12:31 PM »

By closing the doors

Or... not. They don't seem to care.

I'd say upwards of 80% of the FAs on these flights are NOT from the ME and don't even care.

Achas Veachas · « **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2014, 01:32:51 PM »

Quote from: AJK on March 04, 2014, 01:12:31 PM

Or... not. They don't seem to care.

I'd say upwards of 80% of the FAs on these flights are NOT from the ME and don't even care.

+1 Never had a problem Davening...

ual902 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2014, 05:04:51 PM »

I Flew Etihad F KTM AUH JFK no problems, but I was flying in a suite, the back of these gulf carriers ive heard its a " chicken market" but ive never flown in the back of the bus on any of these gulf airlines.

Achas Veachas · « **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2014, 05:18:42 PM »

Quote from: ual902 on March 04, 2014, 05:04:51 PM

I Flew Etihad F KTM AUH JFK no problems, but I was flying in a suite, the back of these gulf carriers ive heard its a " chicken market" but ive never flown in the back of the bus on any of these gulf airlines.

Flew Emirates JFK-DXB and DXB-DEL as well as the return, all in the "back of the bus", had a really pleasant experience all legs of the trip. Probably best service I had in couch.

MaaYanky · « **Reply #15 on:** March 14, 2014, 12:55:27 AM »

I was told today that Emirates First/Business Class is 130k/65k miles, transferable from MR, each leg JFK-MXP to upgrade from economy? Are the seats, Chauffeur-Drive service, Emirates lounge access, and better meals the only upgrades, and are they worth it?
I'd be using MR points, unless there is another way.The flight is on a 777.
Is this how Business and First Class actually look?

MaaYanky · « **Reply #16 on:** March 24, 2014, 06:37:24 AM »

Quote from: maayanky on March 14, 2014, 12:55:27 AM

I was told today that Emirates First/Business Class is 130k/65k miles, transferable from MR, each leg JFK-MXP to upgrade from economy? Are the seats, Chauffeur-Drive service, Emirates lounge access, and better meals the only upgrades, and are they worth it?
I'd be using MR points, unless there is another way.The flight is on a 777.
Is this how Business and First Class actually look?

Bump

YudiG · « **Reply #17 on:** March 24, 2014, 12:56:57 PM »

Don't know if this is right thread...is it safe to spend a night in Doha, Qatar?

Anyone have recent experience entering on USA passport with many Israeli stamps?

Flights would be on Turkish...TIA

Achas Veachas · « **Reply #18 on:** March 24, 2014, 12:59:37 PM »

Quote from: YudiG on March 24, 2014, 12:56:57 PM

Don't know if this is right thread...is it safe to spend a night in Doha, Qatar?

Anyone have recent experience entering on USA passport with many Israeli stamps?

Flights would be on Turkish...TIA

Friend of mine did it a few years ago, no problems.

YudiG · « **Reply #19 on:** March 24, 2014, 01:01:18 PM »

Quote from: Achas Veachas on March 24, 2014, 12:59:37 PM

Friend of mine did it a few years ago, no problems.

A few years in the Middle East is an eternity...anyone have a recent experience?