Hey Eddie
 

No need to be cynical and paranoid mate we are all in the same boat , wining is the last thing you should do, specially because you can't change anything, the only thing that will increase our allowance is the pilot's supply and demand.

This increase was announced first time during the meeting at the launch of the Guest programme and another rumour is that it will be increased again next year.

We are lucky to get even this since it was said that nothing is expected this year.

Chill out and enjoy the sun and sea , we all are here for a reason be it upgrade, job stability etc, otherwise you are waisting your time and that goes for all of us.The glass could be half full or half empty or the bucket for that matter.

BWIA to be reborn as Caribbean Airlines
 

From NG_KaptainFYI
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Dig deep in your pockets or join another Airline
 

Whilst I welcome the fact that Housing allowance has finally increased (the first increase since Etihad started) the increase is simply too little too late.

A 20% increase -ha ha! according to the local papers rents increased in AUH by 35% this year alone!!!

The company provide accommodation that will be available in the near future is of very poor standard.

The new block in Khalifa street is situated in a very noisy area, it's near AL Noor hospital, don't even think about trying to park your car anywhere near the building.(not sure if it has underground parking).

The apartments themselves are of low quality, very small rooms, no storage space, (f itted wardrobes only in 1 bedroom?)

They are not suitable for pilots with families ,only single guys who don't have a car, don't have many personal effects and who will also need to be deaf in order to be able to sleep because of the noise.

The other block of forthcoming accommodation is in a much better area however, next to Prestige cars near to Moon Tower.
However Etihad in their wisdom have only gone for the 2 bedroom apartments ( there are 3 and 4 bed apartments at the developments) which although finished to a higher standard than those in Khalifa Street are very,very small and again only suitable for single guys.

What are Etihad thinking when the choose these accommodation blocks??????

I am not saying that as pilots we should all live kings in huge houses (would be nice!) but in accommodation in good areas with enough space to park your car ,store your personal effects ,enough bedrooms for your family and a spare room for visiting family or friends.

There are plenty of villa developments in and around Abu Dhabi which are more than suitable except Etihad don't want to spend the money.

So if you are married with or without kids, have a car that you want to park near to where you live rather than take a taxi to where you parked it because you spent 20 mins driving around looking for a car parking space and you don't want too live in a small box with nowhere to leave your stuff, then you need to dig deep in your own pocket to supplement the cash allowance to find your own suitable accommodation.

Apartment 125 - 160K
Villas in Khalifa city 140 - 180k
Villas in Abu Dhabi 160 - 300k

Etihad Allowance 102 F/O & 108 Capt !!!!!


If your want to work in the desert and are thinking of joining Etihad and you want somewhere nice to live either pay the cash from your own pocket or join Emirates where at least have decent accommodation!

The Khalif Building has two floors of underground parking.

I totally agree with Blackhat..the Moon Twr..if u get the 3 rooms with large kitchen,its not toooo bad. however if u get the small kitchen then u'll :{
The other block next to the prestige showroom is even worse than Moon Twr if u take 10th floor and above. 9th floor and below have a decent balcony but 10th above no balcony and claustrophobic!!
So if willing to spend some $$ get your own accomodation and it'll definately be better.

Interviews at etihad
 

Good Morning gentlemen ,
I am an Airbus 319/320/321 First officer .I fly within central ,south and northamerica.
My total hours are 5600:00
on airbus 2700:00.
I have applied on EY website in June .
Would like to know if interviews are being taken at the moment .

wishing you all blue skies,
Manuel

No interviews now. Hiring is on hold until early next year.

Well, if as an FO I had to choose again now, I would for sure join EK.
Same time to command, much better package and accommodation.

And NO, I'm not looking for a palace. if EY is the NATIONAL AIRLINE OF UAE why they just don't give us the same accommodation as EK, nothing more ?