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11 comments
Brandon
March 25, 2019
On etihad website guest business only shows up if you book round trip AUH to JFK, it will never show up booking JFK to AUH. I called the Australian advantage desk and they also can’t book it. I am not sure what the trick is, but its not working.
Stephen Au
March 25, 2019
Brandon,
Keep in mind that award availability is subject to the rules of the governing airline. JFK to AUH is a very hot route, and your best bet is either when the schedule is released or close-in award availability. Keep trying and don’t give up!
Kumar
December 08, 2019
Hi,
This is the first time I am planning to travel in Business Class on Emirates or Qatar or Eithad Airlines depending upon the price I get. I’m looking into several third party sites, listed below, offering me a very reasonable price compared to the prices listed on respective airlines web site. Are these sites legitimate and are there any issues if I get a ticket from these sites? Any comments and valuable suggestions on this are very helpful for me.
businessflightdirect.com
FLYDEALFARE.com
flybackindia.com
businesstravel365.com
business-class.com
Thanks in advance.
Jarrod West
December 08, 2019
Hi Kumar,
Those sites appear legitimate. It is not uncommon for people to purchase airline tickets from 3rd part retailers, and I do not foresee there being any issue with you doing so.
Kumar
December 08, 2019
Hi Jarrod West,
Thank you for your reply. Are there any precautions with respect to payments I have to take care of if I get a ticket from these sites? and do I really get a confirmation number so that I can validate that on the Airline’s website?
So sorry if my questions are stupid I don’t want to get scammed as I worked hard to get some money to afford my parents a business class.
Jarrod West
December 09, 2019
Hi Kumar,
No worries! There shouldn’t be any extra precautions you need to take for the payment, and yes you should receive a confirmation number that you can validate with the airline.
Will K.
December 28, 2019
Don’t forget the JFK-MIL Business class flex for 62500 Ethiad points $540 in taxes. It can be upgraded with availability to first class with an additional 30000 pts. I’m watching it every day with expertflyer.
Sadiya Safdar
August 03, 2020
I’m wondering if you can guide me on this. Can we book for parents with our credit cards while we are not traveling with them? I’ve heard the cardholder has to be one of the travelers. I seem to get different answers when I call Etihad.
Jarrod West
August 04, 2020
Hi Sadiya,
If you’re just booking a flight for your parents on your credit card you do not not have to be traveling with them. Usually, the only time that is necessary is when checking into a hotel, as sometimes the front desk will check to make sure the guest names match the credit card on file.
jjjaw
July 26, 2023
Hi, looks like aeroplan doesn’t show any business class awards even there are guestseats available from Etihad’s website. Have you heard any news/updates about it?
Jarrod West
July 26, 2023
Hi jjjaw,
I would try calling up the Aeroplan customer service team to see if they can locate and book the award space for you manually.
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