Next month, Abu Dhabi Airports (AUH) will open a brand new midfield terminal, known as Terminal A. Since Abu Dhabi is the home of Etihad Airways, there have been many questions about when the airline’s lounges will open. , and how it will turn out. Details are limited at this time, but there are positive updates.
New Etihad Lounge Terminal A opens in November 2023
executive traveler According to a report, Etihad Airways plans to open a new lounge in Terminal A around the same time as the terminal opens in November.
It is planned to be a huge lounge that can accommodate over 1,000 people. Additionally, with the return of the Etihad A380 to the skies, the lounge will feature a dedicated first class section and several VIP rooms, including one for the Etihad Residences.
That’s all we know at this point. We hope to hear more information in the near future, including what amenities you can expect in the lounge. Etihad Airways’ current lounge at Abu Dhabi Airport is very good, but the new lounge will introduce some new amenities, including some that the old lounge may have discontinued in the past (such as spa treatments) I hope so.
this is good news
Abu Dhabi Airport’s new midfield terminal has been nearly complete for years, but its opening has been delayed. This did not reflect construction problems or delays, but rather a strategic shift as Etihad Airways transformed from a fast-growing airline to a shrinking one. Then the pandemic hit and demand plummeted.
Etihad Airways is performing well and becoming profitable as it transitions to a sustainable growth strategy.
Considering how delayed the new terminal is, you might think, “Of course, the new lounge will be ready when it opens.” However, we also found that this was not the case and the airline either gave the traveler a dining voucher or somehow transferred the voucher to a lounge in another terminal. So while we don’t know much yet, it’s reassuring to hear that the new lounge should be ready around the same time the new terminal opens.
It’s not yet known whether the new terminal will have an arrivals lounge, Priority Pass and contract lounges, or an airport hotel, but all of these should be detailed in the coming weeks.
conclusion
Etihad Airways is scheduled to move into Abu Dhabi’s new Terminal A (also known as Midfield Terminal) around mid-November 2023 after significant delays. This is a major milestone for the airline and should make it even more competitive on the ground.
The good news is that Etihad Airways plans to open a huge lounge in the new terminal in the near future, which will include a first class section. So, there doesn’t seem to be much time difference between the opening of the terminal and the opening of the lounge.
We can’t wait to learn all the details and plan our trip to Abu Dhabi later this year when we are sure the new terminal will be fully operational.
What are you looking forward to from the new Etihad Lounge Abu Dhabi?
