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Month: January 2023

5 Reasons Why You Should “Not” Use A Travel Agent

5 Reasons Why You Should “Not” Use A Travel Agent

Travel AgentWithout a travel agent, planning a visit, especially an abroad journey, could be a complicated and tedious activity. It can also occupy a great deal of your time, extra so if you have never been to that vacation spot earlier than.

Educating the public is the main factor any travel agent should do. Most folks put journey agents into the identical class as real property brokers. They imagine it prices additional to make use of a travel agent. This is unfaithful. In many instances a travel agent can get a greater worth than the general public through the suppliers who work only with travel brokers. Many individuals do not know all the choices for reserving a vacation. A good travel agent does. Once individuals are educated on how a travel agent gets paid, they’re more willing to work with travel brokers. If an individual is aware of that if he … Read more

Exploring Etihad’s Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi : AirlineReporter

Exploring Etihad’s Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi : AirlineReporter

A few months ago I wrote about a flight in Etihad’s 787 business class. Later in the trip, during a long connection, I got to explore the highlights of the airline’s hub in Abu Dhabi.

Those highlights included a free hotel program for long layovers and a unique US immigration pre-clearance facility. The pièce de résistance was a morning visit to the incredible first class lounge, with a gourmet breakfast, great views of the ramp, and even a cigar bar.

Read on for a walkthrough of Etihad’s Abu Dhabi hub, and for tips on how to take advantage if you pass through the airport yourself.

A few years ago, Abu Dhabi broke ground on a new midfield terminal, but delays and drama pushed the opening date back many times. Apparently it’s mostly finished, but the opening date is still a mystery. For now, Etihad’s long-haul operations are based in Terminal

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