{"id":332469,"date":"2023-12-06T08:31:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T13:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/news\/etihad-business-lounge-abu-dhabi-terminal-a\/"},"modified":"2024-05-31T14:37:55","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T18:37:55","slug":"etihad-business-lounge-abu-dhabi-terminal-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/airport-lounges\/etihad-business-lounge-abu-dhabi-terminal-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: New Etihad Business Lounge – Abu Dhabi Terminal A (AUH)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After several years of postponement, the opening of the new Terminal A at Abu Dhabi International Airport took place in November 2023. I was present during the opening week, following the Dubai Airshow<\/a> 2023, and so was able to visit the new facilities, including the new Etihad<\/a> Business lounge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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First, a few words about this new Terminal A at Abu Dhabi Airport, replacing Terminals 1 and 3. This one is magnificent. Construction began in 2012, intending to handle up to 45 million passengers a year (doubling the previous capacity).<\/p>\n

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The terminal was due to open in 2017, but the launch has been delayed to 2019. That year, the terminal was ready to open. However, after contractual problems with the operator – and the COVID-19 pandemic – it wasn’t until late 2023 that the facility could finally welcome the public. You may have seen it in the Mission Impossible movie, released the same year!<\/p>\n

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Travelling in business class with Etihad,<\/a> thanks to my Aeroplan points<\/a>, I go to the check-in area dedicated to business class passengers.<\/p>\n

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Check-in is a breeze, as is passing through security (unlike other airports that simply offer a priority security line, here there’s a dedicated security area for business-class passengers).<\/p>\n

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A few shots from inside Terminal A:<\/p>\n

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Etihad’s lounges (First and Business Class) are located between Piers C and D. First; we pass the First Class lounge:<\/p>\n

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Then the Etihad Spa (closed at the time of my visit):<\/p>\n

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Finally, we arrive at the new Etihad<\/a> Business Lounge near gate C27.<\/p>\n

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There are several reception desks. Etihad<\/a> agents are proactive, however, and will be waiting for you next to the automated entry systems at the Etihad<\/a> Business Lounge.<\/p>\n

Access to the new Etihad Business Lounge is for:<\/p>\n