Bf flew on Etihad's new route from Bkk-AbuDhabi-Dublin last week
He enjoyed the "split" flight aspect of the flights(2 x 6.5 hour flights instead of 2+11 hour flights)
Was also impressed with the new aircraft and service received from the staff. But was unimpressed with the smell from some of the clientele on the first leg!
He found the staff from AbuDhabi-Dublin to me more attentive and the clientele much less offensive on his nose
He also enjoyed the 72 movie-on-demand channels on his seat back screen
His comments have encouraged me to fly Etihad on my next visit
(Ps comments above about smelly customers are from Thai Bf - not from me!)