Etihad guest competition - 100 pax to Abu Dhabi, expenses paid

[Newflyer2018]

Congratulations to all the winners! FYI the departure date coincides with the start of the Holy month of Ramadan so expects to see restrictions on venues, activities and food and beverages selections..etc

 

[ncm]

Congratulations! What did you write as part of your winning submission? References to any of their current tag lines - 'go your own way' or 'choose well' ?

Thanks. I can't remember exactly what I wrote but it included some references to cancelled trips, Melbourne lockdowns and wanting to fly overseas again after a few years of not really being able to (I get that it was possible but we didn't go anywhere).

I didn't use any tag lines (that I can recall).

 

[Bernoulliplane]

Has anyone been able to contact the email or an organiser? I wanted to ask about how flying from Abu Dhabi and getting the return flight back would work. Would we have to leave after the 4 days? Is there flexibility for the return flight date? As it’s hard to know what date you’ll return with not enough planning time hahah

 

[Clover77]

Congratulations! What did you write as part of your winning submission? References to any of their current tag lines - 'go your own way' or 'choose well' ?

I am also a winner from Melbourne. I noticed the T&C stated that we will receive a Virgin flight to Sydney to connect with Eithad, but no mention of a return flight after the trip. Have any winners received a phone call yet?

 

[Bernoulliplane]

I am also a winner from Melbourne. I noticed the T&C stated that we will receive a Virgin flight to Sydney to connect with Eithad, but no mention of a return flight after the trip. Have any winners received a phone call yet?

I was thinking the same thing, I have not received a phone call either. In the T&Cs, it says they’re calling winners from the 8th-14th. Hopefully I get a call today!

 

[Clover77]

I was thinking the same thing, I have not received a phone call either. In the T&Cs, it says they’re calling winners from the 8th-14th. Hopefully I get a call today!

If you don't get a phone call, will you just click through and complete the forms? Also the T & C states that you need 3 doses of Covid vaccination so there is a bit to get organised. Still super excited.

 

[Notyourbag]

I wonder what the % of winners are from (only SYD and MEL) - Etihad cities or if we have any winners from WA, SA and QLD?

 

[RooFlyer]

I am also a winner from Melbourne. I noticed the T&C stated that we will receive a Virgin flight to Sydney to connect with Eithad, but no mention of a return flight after the trip. Have any winners received a phone call yet?

Welcome to AFF!

Perhaps the winners can do a Trip Report (each!) and have an official AFF gathering on board

Trip reports here:

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[Bernoulliplane]

Did anyone end up getting a call? Just wondering as I got the email but not a call

 

[Kangarucci]

No call here.

 

[Clover77]

Did anyone end up getting a call? Just wondering as I got the email but not a call

I rang Etihad and they confirmed the email we received is valid and my email/details is on the list for winning members. I then felt comfortable clicking through to provide my passport details etc. ..also noticed my misspelling of Etihad in my last post..oops

 

[Must...Fly!]

The 787 seat is tight but it's not that bad. Maybe they'll let you pay for the extra legroom seats in the front? HEAPS of room in those.

I'm 6'5 and done many AU-EU trips in them. The plane lands at the same time no matter where you are sitting...

 

[Bernoulliplane]

Did anyone end up getting a call? Just wondering as I got the email but not a call

Update: I just got a call tonight - however it might've been as I emailed them with questions. Hopefully, everyone else got their questions answered!

 

[ozstamps]

No call to me but we are SYD based in the first instance.

Shame they are not transferrable. Would have loved to have been able to offer them with proceeds to Caritas Ukraine War Relief appeal I am running, on a board I own, or those monies going to Etihad for their own version if they have one.

 

[Bazzi]

Also a winner. No status with Etihad. Have only received the email so far, no call, but we were on Norfolk Island until 14th with no phone service. Had a missed call yesterday from ‘unknown’

Like justinm I am just delighted that I won and very appreciative of the opportunity. I wish I had screenshot what I wrote but do remember my first word was ‘everything!’

I am also delighted that others who entered but did not win in the first round may still get a chance to go.

 

[Kangarucci]

Missed an unknown number call last night at 6:45pm. When checked, it was from UAE.

 

[ncm]

I got a call last night asking whether I had accepted the prize (which worried me because I already had). The team wanted to make sure that everyone who won knew what they had to do regarding the form. Also, I asked about logistics for the trip but was told that it'll be next week sometime for flights and hotel details to be sent.

FYI the phone number came up as 'Etihad Airways' on my phone and was a +972 number. I probably wouldn't have taken the call if I didn't see the company name.

 

[Clover77]

I got a call last night asking whether I had accepted the prize (which worried me because I already had). The team wanted to make sure that everyone who won knew what they had to do regarding the form. Also, I asked about logistics for the trip but was told that it'll be next week sometime for flights and hotel details to be sent.

FYI the phone number came up as 'Etihad Airways' on my phone and was a +972 number. I probably wouldn't have taken the call if I didn't see the company name.

Yes, I also received a phone call from Etihad last night concerning receipt of my details.

 

[ozstamps]

Sent them an email and got no reply of any kind!

 

[AIRwin]

Sent them an email and got no reply of any kind!

Friday used to be a non-working day in UAE but that recently changed... It may be the time difference?