Month: March 2026

[Experience] Being Stranded In A Country When An Airspace Closes

On By Satu KosongIn HolidayLeave a comment
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Etihad ‘E’dventure 2026

Figured I’d document my experience of being stuck in UAE which I hope I’d never experience ever again. Some timestamps in the pictures in this post are not so accurate as I took different screenshots at different times but I will try my best to make the post sound logical.

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[Hotel Review] Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

On By Satu KosongIn Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Conrad, Hilton Honors, Holiday, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (UAE)1 Comment
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Etihad ‘E’dventure 2026

This was my choice for my whirlwind 2nights in Abu Dhabi due to 1) lingering regrets over not making it here in its Jumeriah past life from my COVID-cancelled trip 2) Hilton resort credits I had to spend for Q2 2025 which I pre-booked.

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[Lounge Review] The Coral First Class Lounge

On By Satu KosongIn Airport Lounges, Bangkok, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Holiday, Thailand3 Comments
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Etihad ‘E’dventure 2026

  • Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
  • The Coral First Class Lounge, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
  • EY405 Bangkok to Abu Dhabi – First (Boeing 787-9)
  • Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
  • Etihad First Class Lounge, Zayed International Airport
  • EY406 Abu Dhabi to Bangkok – First (A32LR)
  • Going through multiple hotels and flights in the chaos and eventually making it to safety
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[Hotel Review] Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

On By Satu KosongIn Bangkok, Courtyard, Holiday, Marriott Bonvoy, Thailand4 Comments

Etihad ‘E’dventure 2026

  • Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
  • The Coral First Class Lounge, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
  • EY405 Bangkok to Abu Dhabi – First (Boeing 787-9)
  • Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
  • Etihad First Class Lounge, Zayed International Airport
  • EY404 Abu Dhabi to Bangkok – First (A321LR)
  • Going through multiple hotels and flights in the chaos and eventually making it to safety

This was my choice of layover and all I needed was a simple property to get me enough rest after a 10pm arrival into BKK and leaving early to enjoy the lounge in time for EY405 departing at 1440.

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[Trip Planning] Etihad ‘E’dventure 2026

On By Satu KosongIn Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), Airlines, Airport Lounges, Bangkok, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Conrad, Courtyard, Etihad, First, Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (UAE)Leave a comment
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This trip was planned 7 months ago due to my lingering regrets over my stillborn Etihad Apartments trip which was supposed to happen in 2020 until COVID killed it (I never got over it!). Then came along my re-planned Auckland trip which was also cancelled last year – I was redeeming my SQ Advantage ticket and randomly picked Bangkok as an additional trip since it cost the same amount of miles anyway.

I was scheduled to arrive in Abu Dhabi on 27 Feb 2026, spend 2 days in the city, then depart on 02 March 2026 early morning flight. And I guess we all know how the trip turned out.

I am super thankful to Etihad for putting me on a repatriation flight after an extra 2 nights during these crazy times and felt like I needed to document my experience, even the ones I managed to experience as a contrast to how fast things spiralled into madness.

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